Millwright Apprentice

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction is seeking a Millwright Apprentice to assemble, install, repair, dismantle, or move equipment and piping across water, sanitary, gas and process systems.

Under Foremen supervision, you will align machinery, dismantle components, and cut/assemble piping using appropriate tools and techniques. The role requires an apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade, a high school diploma, and a minimum of 3 years in mechanical construction trades, with OSHA 10 certification or the

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training in a skilled mechanical trade preferred.
• High School or Vocational High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical construction trades.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Company Safety Policies and Code of Conduct.
• Aligns machines and equipment under supervision using hoists, jacks and hand tools.
• Dismantles machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, cranes, trucks and other equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine procedures.
• Cut and assemble piping materials (PVC, copper, iron) using cutting tools and torches.
• Join pipes by threading, solvent welding, soldering or cementing joints.
• Cut openings in walls/floors to fit pipe and secure with clamps/hangers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship training in a skilled mechanical trade

Job description

Position Summary

Under the Foremen Supervision the Millwright Apprentice will assemble, install, repair, dismantle or move a variety of equipment and piping to include water, sanitary, gas, process or chemical feed systems.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Under the supervision of the Millwright Foreman, aligns machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and other tools
• Under the supervision of the Millwright Foreman, dismantles machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, cranes, trucks and other equipment.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Demonstrate a willingness to accept responsibility, be reliable and work with sense of urgency.
• Cut, thread, bend and assemble PVC, copper, black iron, ductile iron or other materials using hacksaw, pipe-cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Join pipe by means of threading, plastic solvent, soldering, brazing, fusing or cementing joints.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and secures pipe to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers using hand or power tools.
• Be willing to respond to emergency situations after hours or occasionally work out of town.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Hiring Requirements

• Apprenticeship training in a skilled mechanical trade preferred. Experience in millwrighting, pipefitting, industrial maintenance, welding, or heavy industrial construction is highly desirable.
• High School or Vocational High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical construction trades.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification, or ability to obtain during pre-employment (company provided online training).
• Obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and pass pre-employment drug screen, driving record review and criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts, and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too.

It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.