Industrial Millwright (Union Position)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Strong Company and Safety Culture

Training Opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cedar Rapids is seeking candidates for a role focused on assembly, repair, and modification of rotating equipment such as pumps and blowers. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience, manage others, and comply with safety regulations. This position offers competitive pay and benefits within a strong safety culture. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in related roles.
• Experience managing and mentoring others required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Language Skills: A qualified candidate must have the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Candidate must also be able to write routine correspondence and speak effectively with customers and co-workers. The candidate will also need to have the willingness to work as a team and be willing to learn and grow in the millwright trade.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, repair and modify rotating equipment.
• Set and level pump base plates to proper elevation.
• Align pump shafts with drivers to specifications.
• Remove and reinstall small piping and tubing
• Maintain quality sign-off sheets and customer approval sheets
• Read and interpret all applicable codes, drawings, sketches, and specifications related to assigned work
• Perform work safely, efficiently, while upholding quality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Welding and rigging certifications

Rigging certification

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Assembly, disassembly, repair and/or modification of pumps, fans, blowers, or other rotating equipment
• Set and level pump base plates to proper elevation prior to grouting
• Align pump shafts with drivers to within tolerances allowed by the applicable specifications, using the reverse indicator or other acceptable methods
• Remove and reinstall small piping and tubing
• Maintain quality sign-off sheets and customer approval sheets
• Read and interpret all applicable codes, drawings, sketches, and specifications related to assigned work
• Perform work safely, efficiently, while upholding quality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred; welding and rigging certifications preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully.
• Skills: Training and complying with all safety rules, and performing without constant supervision are also requirements of this position.
• Language Skills: A qualified candidate must have the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Candidate must also be able to write routine correspondence and speak effectively with customers and co-workers. The candidate will also need to have the willingness to work as a team and be willing to learn and grow in the millwright trade.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, stand and walk on uneven ground; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; frequently make repetitive reaching and other movements with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to speak and listen and must regularly lift and/or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This list is to be considered general and not all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to change or modify, consistent with business necessity.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear all company or project required personal protective equipment (PPE), regularly work in outside weather conditions, be aware of close moving mechanical parts, and perform in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must also be able to work scheduled/unscheduled overtime, per the needs of the project (weekends and holidays included).

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Strong Company and Safety Culture
• Training Opportunities
• Other Benefits, if applicable

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.