Evergreen - Helper - Millwright - Various Projects

Yates Construction Co.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. seeks a Millwright Helper in Mississippi to assist journeyman millwrights in various tasks, including dismantling machines and reading blueprints. Applicants should have at least 36 months of related millwright experience or equivalent certifications. The job requires physical stamina for varying weather conditions and a commitment to safety training. A military-friendly employer, Yates values diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Thirty-six months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience.
• Ability to comply with safety training requirements.
• Understanding of basic mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman in performing trades duties.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Prepare tools and equipment for operations.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation

Use of hand tools and power tools

Safety training

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

A Millwright Helper assists the journeyman to complete tasks. Lay out, assemble and assist in complex tasks. Helpers learn mathematical functions and know the applications per the designated craft. Ability to properly identify and will receive instruction on the proper and safe use of, hand tools, power tools and equipment, including equipment for rigging and the procedures.

• Level IV: Competent to complete Journeyman level Millwright tasks with minimal supervision.

Overview of Primary Duties:

• Assists Journeyman by performing the simpler and more routine duties of the trade.
• Follow detailed instructions on new work assignments.
• Closely reviews work while tasks are being learned.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Assist with the dismantling the machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Assist with moving machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• May assemble and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails, using cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Support the construction of foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Assist with aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Be trained with optical and laser alignments.
• Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• May use transit and level for equipment setting.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, or repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Able to perform some support tasks with close supervision/direction and support.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Qualifications:

Level IV:

• Thirty-six (36) + months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience
• Other verified experiences or certifications with millwright experience

Level III:

• Twenty-four (24) to thirty-five (35) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience

Level II:

• Twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience

Level I:

• Zero (0) to eleven (11) months of heavy industrial-related millwright experience
• One (1) year of industrial experience

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.