Millwright

Stellantis•Trenton, MI

About The Position

The Millwright installs, assembles, and, when necessary, dismantles machinery and equipment, including conveyor systems, pulleys, mechanical clutches, gear boxes, and hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. The role transports and positions machines according to floor plans or other directions, using equipment such as forklifts, hoists, winches, and cranes, and assembles machines from component parts. The Millwright must understand how machinery functions and may need knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and computer systems to assemble and disassemble it properly. The work involves following detailed instruction books, using levels, welding machines, hydraulic torque wrenches, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices to meet required tolerances. Cranes are commonly used on large projects. The position requires practical knowledge and journey-level millwright skill, as well as the ability to perform incidental tasks needed to complete larger assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least four years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide Millwright apprenticeship; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Millwright; or eight years of documented Millwright experience; or five years of documented Millwright experience and three years in a related trade.
Experience as a millwright in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work any shift and overtime, including daily, weekends, and holidays, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work from layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or other specifications to determine work procedures.
Knowledge and ability to dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
Knowledge and ability in arc, acetylene, and hydrogen welding.
Ability to move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment such as drill presses, power saws, chain falls, jacks, skids, slings, burning torches, and other portable and hand tools.
Ability to clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations by locating and diagnosing trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
Ability to complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on all mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as pipefitter or machine repair, and other duties as required to meet department and company needs.
Strong computer skills.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

Install, assemble, and dismantle machinery, conveyor systems, pulleys, mechanical clutches, gear boxes, and hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
Transport and position machines and equipment according to floor plans or directions, using forklifts, hoists, winches, cranes, and other equipment.
Assemble and disassemble machinery from component parts using an understanding of how the machines function.
Follow instruction books, plans, blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to determine work procedures.
Use tools and equipment such as levels, welding machines, hydraulic torque wrenches, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Perform incidental tasks required to complete larger assignments.
Provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations by locating and diagnosing trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
Complete preventive maintenance at defined intervals on mechanical equipment.
Perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as pipefitter or machine repair, and other duties as required by the department and company.