Millwright

Texarkana Aluminum•Texarkana, TX

16d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright analyzes hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits, diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify, and service electrical systems and devices. The role sketches and constructs component parts using trade tools, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, analyzes plant-equipment breakdowns, and takes a practical approach to making repairs. The position uses reliability tools and processes to improve plant-equipment reliability, leads maintenance forces in responding rapidly to unplanned interruptions or breakdowns, and identifies waste that can reduce costs and improve reliability. The Millwright learns the function and operation of equipment in an assigned area, provides technical expertise on equipment capabilities and functionality, and applies precision-maintenance requirements to protect product quality. Documented procedures must be used and followed where appropriate, and the role requires success in a metrics-driven environment. Other duties may be assigned as required. This is a full-time position with 10–12-hour shifts. The employee must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, and be able to work in or relocate to Nash, Texas.

Requirements

Five years of heavy industrial maintenance experience or successful completion of an approved Heavy Industry Apprentice Program.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Operational knowledge of processes, equipment capabilities, practices, and systems.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Ability to read prints and schematics, including hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and machining prints.
Knowledge of pumps, motors, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, fans, blowers, gas-fired burners, and air compressors.
Experience or ability in troubleshooting, all types of welding, brazing, cutting, mechanical work, pipe threading, fabrication, machining, and hydraulic setup.
Ability to use test gauges, micrometers, PI tapes, dial indicators, and precision levels.
Ability to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in or relocate to Nash, TX 75569; reliably commuting or planning to relocate before starting is required.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including frequent walking, climbing ladders and stairs, entering confined areas, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working in high areas.
Ability to succeed in a metrics-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Molten metal (melting or casting) or Rolling Mill maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits, diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify, or service systems and devices.
Sketch and construct component parts using tools normal to the trade.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Analyze plant-equipment breakdowns and use a practical approach to make repairs.
Use reliability tools and processes to improve plant-equipment reliability.
Lead maintenance forces in responding rapidly to unplanned interruptions or breakdowns.
Identify waste that can reduce total costs and improve equipment reliability.
Learn and understand the function and operation of equipment in the assigned area.
Provide technical expertise to the department on equipment capabilities and functionality.
Apply precision-maintenance requirements to avoid jeopardizing product quality.
Use and correctly follow documented procedures where appropriate.
Perform other duties as required.