Millwright Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge and use of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Interpret drawings related to the installation and operation of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, welding, rigging and pipe fitting along with a high mechanical aptitude.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic computer and communications skills needed.
• Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Some experience in construction/manufacturing environment is required.
• Observe all safety regulations and all required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all mechanical equipment in the steel mill environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble it at the appropriate time.
• Move equipment to appropriate site for repair or maintenance to avoid contamination or workplace safety hazards.
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation.
• Grind, file and weld machinery parts both on-site and in controlled circumstances.
• Replace defective parts of a machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment repair needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.