Millwright

MWH; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 46,838 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Employee Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading construction company in Saco, Maine is seeking a skilled machinery technician to join their team. This role involves interpreting blueprints and schematics, rigging machinery, and ensuring alignment on job sites. Candidates must have at least 5 years of construction experience, particularly with wastewater treatment plants preferred. The company provides robust benefits, competitive compensation, and fosters a safe and respectful work environment. Travel may be required for projects throughout New England.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and machinery.
• High School or Vocational and/or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and repair drawings.
• Rig machinery and equipment on construction sites.
• Align and couple machinery and motor shafts.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble machines and fasten them to foundations.

Skills

Knowledge of construction equipment and machinery

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player with a positive attitude

Understanding of OSHA safety practices

Education

High School or Vocational Training

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction

Experience in wastewater and water treatment plants

Job description

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

Your Role

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to construction equipment and machinery
• Rigging, moving, and setting machinery and equipment on pads
• Setting and alignment of baseplates associated with machinery
• The alignment and coupling of machinery and motor shafts
• Adjustment and installation of vibration isolation
• Layout and setting of templates associated with setting equipment baseplates
• Rigging and setting of machinery, pumps, equipment, and process storage tanks
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs etc.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoist, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment
• Assemble machines, and bolt, welt, rivet or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools

Your Education And Experience

• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and machinery
• High School or Vocational and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the construction industry
• Experience in wastewater and water treatment plants highly preferred

What You Bring To The Team

• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Hard working and motivated
• Understands the importance of upholding OSHA safety practices at all times

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and safely maneuver around the nearby presence of various construction equipment and vehicles, on an active construction site
• Prepared to regularly encounter moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and a variety of outside weather conditions
• Able to climb temporary or permanent stairs, and ladders
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, balance, and stoop, reach on a regular basis
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel

Job posting location does not guarantee that the position will be in that location; Methuen Construction has jobs throughout New England, and travel may be required, with occasional out of state and overnight travel. Company per diem policy will apply.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pay range: $34 - $50

Pre-employment Screening

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.