Journeyman Millwright $28-$30/$120 a day per diem

JGM; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $120/day

Travel opportunities nationwide

Job summary

JGM is seeking two experienced Traveling Journeyman Ironworkers. Initial duties at the Sinking Spring, PA fabrication facility for 6–8 weeks, then nationwide traveling field assignments. Compensation includes $28–$30 per hour DOE and a $120/day per diem (work 6, paid 7).

Role requires reading blueprints, performing maintenance, fabrication, alignment, and repairs while upholding strict safety protocols. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of millwright experience and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of millwright experience.
• Knowledge of layout and measurement practices to align parts and equipment.
• Proficient in reading and calculating measurements in standard and metric.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts.
• Cut, weld, and fabricate with steel.
• Assess repairs and estimate time frames.
• Repair machinery in a timely manner.
• Identify mechanical and hydraulic problems and assist in solutions.
• Identify shaft sizes and build shafts for replacement.
• Change sprockets, bearings, and chains.
• Communicate with operators about equipment status.
• Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling Departments.
• Adhere to lock-out policy and ensure isolation.
• Submit work requests and complete work orders.

Skills

Millwright

Layout & measurement

Reading/Calculating measurements

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay $28-$30 DOE

Per Diem $120/day (work 6, paid 7)

Position Overview

We are seeking 2 experienced Traveling Journeyman Ironworkers to join our team. These roles will initially be based at our Sinking Spring (SS) fabrication facility supporting an active project for 6-8 weeks, with the expectation to transition into traveling field assignments nationwide.

POSITION PROFILE

• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Ability to align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts
• Cut, weld, and perform fabrication work with different types of steel.
• Assess repairs and estimate time frames to complete.
• Repair machinery in a timely manner.
• Identify mechanical and hydraulic problems and assist in findings solutions and making necessary repairs.
• Identify shaft sizes, measure up, and build shafts for replacement.
• Identify and change sprockets, bearings, and chains etc.
• Communicate directly and professionally with operators about how equipment is running to learn about any problems.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the Planning and Scheduling Departments.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring that the power source is turned off, machine locked out, and tested to ensure isolation.
• Submit work requests.
• Fill out completed work orders listing work done, parts used, and the time it took to complete the job.

Required Experience

• 2 to 4 years of millwright experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of layout and measurement practices to align parts and equipment using tapes, scales, lasers, and optical equipment.
• Proficient in reading and calculating measurements in both standard and metric denominations
• Prior manufacturing, warehouse or lumber operations experience (preferred).
• Ability and desire to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (preferred).