Millwright II

SUMMARY:  The Millwright will perform installations of machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. The Millwright will read and examine blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Duties could include welding, brazing, plumbing, and carpentry. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Align machines and equipment; using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs  

• Connect 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 

• 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 and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to the foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools  

• Make and install chutes and guards for production equipment 

• Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes with power drill 

• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools 

• Shrink-fit bushing sleeves, ring liners, gears, and wheels to specified items; using portable gas heating equipment  

• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site 

• Construct foundation for machines using hand tools and building materials; such as wood, cement, and steel 

• Develop specifications from general descriptions and produce sketches of parts or products 

• Assist in trouble shooting equipment in plant  

• Assist in facility maintenance audits 

• Install new equipment in the plant.  This includes learning operations, adjustments, and repairs. 

• Replace defective parts of machine 

• Adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts in a machine 

• Follow proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with State and Federal laws 

• All other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and write; ability to read and comprehend technical instructions and manuals; ability to read and draw mechanical drawings, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Must have the ability to analyze technical procedures. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems and collect data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are  

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heat and electrical parts, fumes, airborne particles and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Independent Can reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Independent Can. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.