Industrial Millwright: Precision Machinery Installer

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, repair, replace and dismantle machinery in industrial settings. The role requires 3-5 years of journeyman experience and NCCER Millwright certification, along with a valid state driver’s license.

Experience with project coordination and basic purchasing is a plus. Responsibilities include aligning machines, assembling equipment, handling heavy components, and performing precision maintenance on site.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years journeyman level experience.
• NCCER Millwright certification required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and TWIC if applicable in site.

Responsibilities

• Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Connect power unit to machines or steam 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.
• Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
• Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and align unit to centerline.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

NCCER Millwright Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, repair, replace and dismantle machinery in industrial settings. The role requires 3-5 years of journeyman experience and NCCER Millwright certification, along with a valid state driver’s license.

Experience with project coordination and basic purchasing is a plus. Responsibilities include aligning machines, assembling equipment, handling heavy components, and performing precision maintenance on site.