Journeyman Millwright

RadNet, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman with 3+ years of field experience to read blueprints, install equipment, and align machinery. You will dismantle, assemble, and secure machines using cranes, hoists, and hand tools, while maintaining safety standards on site.

The role requires the ability to interpret drawings, plan work, and operate various tools and machines to exact specifications. A strong foundation in foundations, alignment, and basic maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with years of field experience.
• Under instruction with limited independent judgment.
• Performs functions using established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and drawings to determine procedures.
• Dismantles machines with hand tools.
• Moves machinery using hoists and dollies.
• Assembles and installs equipment with cranes and power tools.
• Constructs foundations using basic materials.
• Aligns machines with hoists, jacks and precision tools.
• Knowledge of optical and laser alignments.
• Bolts, welds or secures machines to foundations.
• Operates engine lathe to shape parts when needed.
• May install robot and modify its program.
• Uses transit and level for setting equipment.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Performs maintenance, cleaning, or repairs.
• Observes safety and project rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool use

Machinery operation

Precision and quality

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Optical alignment tools

Job description

SUMMARY Journeyman - Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently. Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in establishments.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantles machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shaffing, conveyors and tram rails, using cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundation for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement and steel.
• Aligns machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Must have knowledge of 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 operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• May install robot and modify its program using teach pendant.
• 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.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Use logical step-by-step procedures in work.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Perform a variety of duties, which may change often.
• Operate machinery.
• Work at heights without fear.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Benefits: Brown & Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.