Millwright- Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Professional•La Porte, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency. Austin Industrial is currently seeking a Millwright to join our staff located at La Porte, TX. They must be able to install, repair, replace, and dismantle the machinery and heavy equipment used in industrial settings. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience – 5 years of Journeyman level experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Willing and able to work in shop settings and field environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Meet physical demands as listed above
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed by the assigned location
Ability to operate power tools and heavy equipment
Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Connect the power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and align unit to centerline.
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
Assemble machines, bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to the installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of the team.
Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

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