MILLWRIGHT

INDEPENDENT CAN COMPANY•Belcamp, MD

3d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright installs, maintains, repairs, and dismantles machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. The role includes reading technical drawings and schematic diagrams to determine work procedures, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting with facility maintenance audits. Duties may also include welding, brazing, plumbing, and carpentry. The Millwright is expected to lead by example in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and write and comprehend technical instructions and manuals.
Ability to read and draw mechanical drawings and analyze technical procedures.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including standing, walking, handling and feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
Connect piping to equipment and test units to evaluate mechanical operation.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools.
Set clearances between moving and stationary parts by inserting shims, adjusting tension on nuts and bolts, or positioning parts.
Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly units.
Assemble machines and fasten them to foundations or other structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or other methods.
Make and install chutes and guards for production equipment.
Lay out mounting holes and drill them using a power drill.
Dismantle machines and equipment using appropriate hand tools, including for shipment to installation sites.
Shrink-fit bushing sleeves, ring liners, gears, and wheels using portable gas-heating equipment.
Construct machine foundations using hand tools and materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Develop specifications from general descriptions and produce sketches of parts or products.
Assist in troubleshooting plant equipment and conducting facility maintenance audits.
Install new plant equipment and learn its operation, adjustment, and repair.
Replace defective machine parts and adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with state and federal laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead by example in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.