Millwright Apprentice

Position Summary A Helper Millwright will assist with the installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 1-12 months of experience as in Helper Millwright.

• Must be able to meet all physical demands - see below.

• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools

• Must have tools - list will be provided

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Works with industry-specific and high complex precision machines including but not limited to ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors, etc.

• Uses precision leveling and alignment tools in order to measure angles, material thickness and small distances with calipers, squares, micrometers, optical instruments and other tools.

• Assist with fitting bearings, align gears and wheels, attach motors and connect belts according to manufacturer's blueprints and drawings

• Assist with the dismantling of machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools

• Assist with the Assembly and installation of equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails

• Assists with the Assembly of machines using bolts, welds, rivets and fastens machinery to foundations or other structures using hand tools and power tools.

• Operates engine lathes, grinders, and files.

• May assist with construction of foundations for machinery

• Assist with, and Fabricates and installs parts, equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling and/or welding

• Assist with alignments, turning machine parts to dimensional specifications

• Assist with the unloading, inspecting, moving and setting of equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks

• Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place

• Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.

• Follows direction from supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.

• Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment

• Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains.

• Organization and time management

• Good problem-solving abilities

• Good aptitude and manual dexterity

• Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout

• Good reading comprehension

• Ability to work with others - team player

• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors

• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power Generation machines and equipment.

• The preferred candidate will have experience working as a Millwright helper on a new construction project.

• Zachry ROF'ed employee.

• Former Zachry Employee.

• Basic Computer efficiency

• Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.

• Will talk and hear to communicate.

• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.

• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer