Millwright Welder

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service is seeking a skilled Welder/Millwright for projects in and around Central Iowa. Responsibilities include Stick Welding, mechanical system repairs, and fabrication tasks. Candidates should have experience with Stick Welding and the ability to read blueprints. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunity for growth

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stick Welding with 6011 and 7018 rods.
• Strong mechanical skills with ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform Stick Welding to ensure high-quality welds.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including machinery.
• Fabricate and assemble components as needed.

Skills

Stick Welding

Mechanical skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Certifications in welding or millwright work

Tools

Welding helmet

Torch striker

Essential hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder/Millwright

Location: Central Iowa (various job sites around Des Moines IA)

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and mechanically inclined Welder/Millwright to join our team for projects in and around Central Iowa. This role requires expertise in Stick Welding, primarily using 6011 and some 7018 rods, along with the ability to perform a variety of mechanical tasks. The workload can fluctuate, with some days requiring 60%-70% welding and others focusing primarily on mechanical work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Stick Welding (mostly 6011 and some 7018) to ensure high-quality welds.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including equipment and machinery.
• Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble components as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Work on a variety of projects with tasks varying daily between welding and mechanical duties.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Stick Welding with 6011 and 7018 rods.
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Must have basic tools including a welding helmet, torch striker, and other essential hand tools.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to different job sites around Central Iowa.

Qualifications:

• Certifications in welding or millwright work are a plus.
• Experience in a variety of welding techniques and mechanical tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunity for growth within the company.
• Travel allowance for work-related projects outside of the main location.

Additional General Tasks:

• Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
• 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.
• Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
• Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• 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 foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
• Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
• Weld, repair, and fabricate equipment or machinery.
• Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Fabricate and dismantle parts, equipment, and machines, using a cutting torch or other cutting equipment.
• Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
• Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.
• Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
• Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.