Helper Millwright 1

Zachry Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Helper Millwright to assist with installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery on site in Pasadena, CA. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and working with bearings, gears, motors, and belts as directed.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial machinery, good math and measurement skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, assembly, dismantling, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machinery.
• Work with precision leveling and alignment tools.
• Assist with bearings and gear alignment, motors and belts per drawings.
• Assist dismantling and assembling machines using hand and power tools.
• Operate engine lathes, grinders, and files.
• Help with foundations, rigging, and positioning of equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and lubrication.
• Follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Hand tools

Industrial machinery

Math concepts

Geometry

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Time management

Education

Formal/technical education

Tools

Engine lathe

Grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

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

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.
• Use precision leveling and alignment tools 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 fastening 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 into 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 of 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

• Employees 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 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.

ZACHRYprovides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.