Millwright Austin Industrial Decatur, IL East 2nd Shift

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. in Decatur, IL seeks a skilled Millwright to install, repair, replace, and dismantle machinery and heavy equipment in industrial settings.

You will align machines with hoists, jacks, hand and power tools; connect power units; test operations; and perform assembly, leveling, and disassembly tasks as part of a team.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and ESOP ownership.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 3–5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Responsibilities

• Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Connect power units to machines or steam piping and test operation.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoists and jacks

Measuring instruments

Alignment and leveling

Education

No minimum education requirements

Tools

Hoists

Jacks

Hand tools

Power tools

Squares and rules

Micrometers

Plumb bobs

Measuring instruments

Blueprints

Job description

Millwright

Must be able to install, repair, replace and dismantle the machinery and heavy equipment used in industrial settings. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
• Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and align unit to centerline.
• Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
• Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
• Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
• Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
• Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required For This Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.