Maintenance millwright job description
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Maintenance millwright requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in maintenance millwright job postings.
Sample maintenance millwright requirements
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in welding and machining
- Knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment
Sample required maintenance millwright soft skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong problem-solving skills
Maintenance millwright job description example 1
Universal Stainless maintenance millwright job description
Mechanical Maintenance
Maintenance Tech, Advanced Mechanical, Advanced Hydraulics positions available
Primary function
Maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment in assigned areas throughout facility
Reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor but works independently with minimal supervision
Basic Responsibilities
Perform miscellaneous repair work, including but not limited to installing pumps, boiler repairs, pipe fitting, etc.
Inspects, repairs and maintains facility equipment, including but not limited to rolling mill equipment, furnace mechanical equipment, mechanical shears, annealing equipment
Assemble, dismantle and adjust mechanical and hydraulic equipment, including but not limited to conveyors, mill stands, mill housings, etc.
Perform welding, cutting and burning when needed
Interprets blueprints and technical sketches
Operate overhead crane and/or fork truck to move supplies and equipment
Maintains a safe and clean working area
Other duties assigned
Tools and Equipment
Drill press, power saw, portable drill and grinders, bench tools, cutting torch, welding and burning equipment, overhead pendant crane, chain clocks and falls, air hoists, pipe wrenches, crow bars, sledges, eye bolts, hammers, pressure and flow gauges, cold chisels, punches, gauges, grab hooks, hydraulic fitting die press, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Requirements:
Mechanical Ability
Analytical Ability
Basic Welding Skills
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Knowledge of mechanical workings in steel-related
Experience working in an industrial environment preferred
Ability to work in a safe environment
Experience/Education
High school education or GED equivalent
Training:
Ability to be trained in all areas of mechanical testing and repairs
Ability to successfully pass the Ramsey Mechanical Aptitude test RR110 and Ramsey Mech Test RR16-A (or equivalent)
Successfully pass the applicable Rosedale Technical College Test Stand.
Incumbent must be able to walk management through schematics
Pay & Benefits:
Tech (M1 Entry Level starts at 20.00/hr)
Advanced Mechanical (M2 Mid Level starts at 26.00/hr)
Advanced Hydraulics (M3 Senior Level starts at 33.00/hr)
Advancement Opportunities to next level with testing
Benefits start on first day (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, HAS,FSA)
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short and long term disability insurance
Profit sharing, USW Pension, 401K
Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Maintenance Tech, Advanced Mechanical, Advanced Hydraulics positions available
Primary function
Maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment in assigned areas throughout facility
Reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor but works independently with minimal supervision
Basic Responsibilities
Perform miscellaneous repair work, including but not limited to installing pumps, boiler repairs, pipe fitting, etc.
Inspects, repairs and maintains facility equipment, including but not limited to rolling mill equipment, furnace mechanical equipment, mechanical shears, annealing equipment
Assemble, dismantle and adjust mechanical and hydraulic equipment, including but not limited to conveyors, mill stands, mill housings, etc.
Perform welding, cutting and burning when needed
Interprets blueprints and technical sketches
Operate overhead crane and/or fork truck to move supplies and equipment
Maintains a safe and clean working area
Other duties assigned
Tools and Equipment
Drill press, power saw, portable drill and grinders, bench tools, cutting torch, welding and burning equipment, overhead pendant crane, chain clocks and falls, air hoists, pipe wrenches, crow bars, sledges, eye bolts, hammers, pressure and flow gauges, cold chisels, punches, gauges, grab hooks, hydraulic fitting die press, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Requirements:
Mechanical Ability
Analytical Ability
Basic Welding Skills
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Knowledge of mechanical workings in steel-related
Experience working in an industrial environment preferred
Ability to work in a safe environment
Experience/Education
High school education or GED equivalent
Training:
Ability to be trained in all areas of mechanical testing and repairs
Ability to successfully pass the Ramsey Mechanical Aptitude test RR110 and Ramsey Mech Test RR16-A (or equivalent)
Successfully pass the applicable Rosedale Technical College Test Stand.
Incumbent must be able to walk management through schematics
Pay & Benefits:
Tech (M1 Entry Level starts at 20.00/hr)
Advanced Mechanical (M2 Mid Level starts at 26.00/hr)
Advanced Hydraulics (M3 Senior Level starts at 33.00/hr)
Advancement Opportunities to next level with testing
Benefits start on first day (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, HAS,FSA)
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short and long term disability insurance
Profit sharing, USW Pension, 401K
Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Maintenance millwright job description example 2
Honeywell maintenance millwright job description
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
A Millwright performs a variety of activities required to move, install machinery and associated equipment in and around the facility utilizing proper lagging, leveling and rigging. Millwrights fabricate and erect structures of varying types, sizes and shapes. They may also maintain mechanical portions of machines including, but not limited to, motors, pumps, spindles, belts, bearings, gear boxes, sheaves, ball screws, turrets and drive shafts.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop proper rigging techniques for moving/repositioning machines and equipment
· Move machine tools and plant equipment
· Fabricate and erect steel and other structures
· Install and repair overhead cranes, conveyors, and elevating devices
· Maintain mechanical portions of motion control devices including but not limited to spindles, belts, bearings, gear boxes, sheaves, ball screws, turrets and drive shafts
· Perform precision installation and alignment of mechanical components (e.g. pumps, bearings, gears, bushings, shafts, couplers, etc.)
· Perform repairs to machine guards and guarding systems
· Perform basic equipment servicing (cleaning, lubrication, coolant, filters, etc.)
· Clean facility and production equipment (internal/exterior surfaces, contaminants - residues/oil/dirt/chips, etc.)
· Perform all work activity in a safe manner while maintaining compliance to Honeywell's Health Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS).
· Perform work with high quality. Utilize best practices and the appropriate tools, materials and parts for the task at hand.
· Perform work in an efficient manner. Escalate quickly when issues arise that prevent timely completion of work assignments. Actively seek new assignments when work is completed faster than expected.
· Implement processes to sustain a clean and orderly workplace. Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and all tools are properly stored at the completion of each assignment.
· Actively participate in defining, documenting and continuously improving maintenance procedures in the pursuit of the safest, most productive, work methods.
· Effectively communicate with coworkers and provide assistance to others when appropriate to ensure success of the team.
· Ability to lift 35 pounds
Hourly rate is $31.96
YOU MUST HAVE
· Journeyman card or 5 years of equivalent experience performing millwright activities/machine maintenance
· High School graduate or GED
· Due to Federal regulations, candidate must be either a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident
WE VALUE
· Basic reading and writing skills
· Math skills that demonstrate a basic understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
· Basic computer skills - locate/open files, send/receive emails, process/enter details in service reports
· Ability to perform basic welding with high quality
· Ability to work in tight spaces
· Ability to work at elevation (ladders, lifts, scaffolding)
· Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and use measurement devices
· Ability to use transportation equipment to deliver and retrieve material, personnel, and toolboxes at job sites
· Ability to perform basic carpentry tasks (framing, walls, ceilings, etc.)
· Ability to select and utilize the appropriate tools the performance of job tasks. This position will utilize tools such as, but not limited to: hand tools, cordless tools, welders, cables, pulleys, winches, impact wrench, punch press, shear, band saw, arbor press, forklift, overhead crane, backhoe, jackhammer, micrometers, level, calipers and other similar tools.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
A Millwright performs a variety of activities required to move, install machinery and associated equipment in and around the facility utilizing proper lagging, leveling and rigging. Millwrights fabricate and erect structures of varying types, sizes and shapes. They may also maintain mechanical portions of machines including, but not limited to, motors, pumps, spindles, belts, bearings, gear boxes, sheaves, ball screws, turrets and drive shafts.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop proper rigging techniques for moving/repositioning machines and equipment
· Move machine tools and plant equipment
· Fabricate and erect steel and other structures
· Install and repair overhead cranes, conveyors, and elevating devices
· Maintain mechanical portions of motion control devices including but not limited to spindles, belts, bearings, gear boxes, sheaves, ball screws, turrets and drive shafts
· Perform precision installation and alignment of mechanical components (e.g. pumps, bearings, gears, bushings, shafts, couplers, etc.)
· Perform repairs to machine guards and guarding systems
· Perform basic equipment servicing (cleaning, lubrication, coolant, filters, etc.)
· Clean facility and production equipment (internal/exterior surfaces, contaminants - residues/oil/dirt/chips, etc.)
· Perform all work activity in a safe manner while maintaining compliance to Honeywell's Health Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS).
· Perform work with high quality. Utilize best practices and the appropriate tools, materials and parts for the task at hand.
· Perform work in an efficient manner. Escalate quickly when issues arise that prevent timely completion of work assignments. Actively seek new assignments when work is completed faster than expected.
· Implement processes to sustain a clean and orderly workplace. Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and all tools are properly stored at the completion of each assignment.
· Actively participate in defining, documenting and continuously improving maintenance procedures in the pursuit of the safest, most productive, work methods.
· Effectively communicate with coworkers and provide assistance to others when appropriate to ensure success of the team.
· Ability to lift 35 pounds
Hourly rate is $31.96
YOU MUST HAVE
· Journeyman card or 5 years of equivalent experience performing millwright activities/machine maintenance
· High School graduate or GED
· Due to Federal regulations, candidate must be either a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident
WE VALUE
· Basic reading and writing skills
· Math skills that demonstrate a basic understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
· Basic computer skills - locate/open files, send/receive emails, process/enter details in service reports
· Ability to perform basic welding with high quality
· Ability to work in tight spaces
· Ability to work at elevation (ladders, lifts, scaffolding)
· Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and use measurement devices
· Ability to use transportation equipment to deliver and retrieve material, personnel, and toolboxes at job sites
· Ability to perform basic carpentry tasks (framing, walls, ceilings, etc.)
· Ability to select and utilize the appropriate tools the performance of job tasks. This position will utilize tools such as, but not limited to: hand tools, cordless tools, welders, cables, pulleys, winches, impact wrench, punch press, shear, band saw, arbor press, forklift, overhead crane, backhoe, jackhammer, micrometers, level, calipers and other similar tools.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Maintenance millwright job description example 3
West Fraser maintenance millwright job description
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- Being self-motivated and exhibiting a willingness to learn and retain information.
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- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
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- Ability to perform essential functions of the position which include: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
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- Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser's safety policies and procedures.
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- Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members.
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- Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
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- Repair and maintain industrial equipment to include conveying systems, major machine centers such as debarkers, canters, gang saws, and edgers
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- Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
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- Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high pressure situations
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- Possess basic understanding in line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, machine centers
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- Must be able to move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
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- Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
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- Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs
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- Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
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- Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill
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- Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts
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- Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
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- Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
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- Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools
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What will make you stand out:
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- Minimum 3 years verifiable work experience as a Millwright
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- Welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
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- Cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
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- Able any shift
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- Experience troubleshooting 480V & Control System
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Our highly competitive compensation package includes:
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- Benefits starting Day 1
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- On-the-job training and a
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- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
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- Medical
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- Dental
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- 401k with company match
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- Life Insurance
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- Disability Insurance
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- Paid vacations and holidays
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West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401-K savings plans with company match, and vacation.
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser; APPLY: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. Please attach your resume to your online profile.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024