Maintenance Mechanic A / Millwright - Fixed Equipment

Martin Marietta; Gabbs (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a skilled millwright to repair and maintain plant equipment in Gabbs, NV. The role requires reading blueprints, welding proficiency, hydraulics, rigging, and precise alignment.

You will work with minimal supervision, join a safety-focused team, and support rotating shifts. A welding test and physical aptitude are part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum four years as a millwright.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and equipment instructions.
• Must be able to weld with proficiency to pass a welding test (electrical arc and oxy-acetylene).
• Must understand safe handling of welding equipment and select appropriate welding rods for steel and cast iron.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and on all shifts.
• A written aptitude test will be part of the evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machinery or equipment using hand tools.
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Align machines using hoists, jacks, and precision measuring tools.
• Fabricate or repair machinery and equipment as needed.
• Operate machines like engine lathes or milling machines for parts as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and lubrication.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding proficiency

Rigging

Hoisting/operating machinery

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Hoists and rigging gear

Job description

Job Description:

Repairs and maintains plant equipment as assigned, including electric and gas welding, hydraulics, rigging, pipe fitting, pumps, air compressors, vacuum pumps, bearings and seals, power transmissions, gear boxes, equipment settings and alignment.

Job Requirements:

Must have a minimum set of hand tools as specified by the Company. Previous experience must include a minimum of four years as a millwright.

Job includes but is not limited to: repair of conveyor belts, bucket elevators, crushers, ball mills, screens, pumps, etc. Experience in industrial construction and/or repair may count. Must be able to read and understand blueprints and equipment instructions. Must be able to weld with enough proficiency to pass a Company welding test in both electrical arc and oxygen/acetylene welding and understand the safe handling of welding equipment. Must be able to determine what type of rod to use on different types of steel and cast iron. Must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of safety in the maintenance field. Must be capable of working with a minimum of supervision. Must be able to work all shifts. A written test will be given as part of the company’s evaluation of aptitude for the job. All work described above to be done in an efficient and workman-like manner. This position is subject to duties as assigned.

This position is subject to shift work.

Additional:

Job requires a thorough knowledge of the load bearing capabilities of the equipment used as well as an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions. Primary purpose of installing, maintaining, upgrading, and fabricating machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment.

Typical duties include:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Dismantle machinery or equipment, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials, such as wood cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs.
• Assembles machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• May operate engine lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• Required repair and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Selects cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment.
• In addition, may perform all duties of General Laborer, Skilled Laborer and Carpenter and possibly electrician.

Should be able to:

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Follow instructions and read blueprints.
• Look at flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they would look as solid objects.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Use logical step-by-step procedures at work.
• Plan work and solve problems.
• Make decisions based on measurable information.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often; and operate machinery.

Millwrights must be physically able to:

• Coordinate eye-hand movements.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate, and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl;
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction);
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.