Millwright - Chickasaw, AL

Turner Industries; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Millwright for a maintenance role in the Chickasaw, AL area. The position focuses on installing and maintaining machinery according to blueprints, drawings and procedures in industrial settings.

It is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman, with duties defined by site procedures and regular checks. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–4 years of relevant experience, potential NCCER certification, and compliance with safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in milling/maintenance (level dependent).
• Night shift position.
• NCCER certification may be required.
• Pre-employment qualification test and drug/alcohol screen.
• Site safety requirements and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Disassemble, move, and assemble machinery and equipment.
• Align, install, and calibrate equipment including shafts, conveyors, pumps, turbines.
• Repair and lubricate machinery; assist with base plates and grouting.
• May operate engine lathe to finish machine parts; follow safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment alignment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

NCCER certification

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Millwright for a maintenance position in the Chickasaw, AL area. The Millwright position installs and/or maintains machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings and written instructions in industrial establishments. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Nightshift position
• Some job sites may require NCCER certification
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; dismantles machines; moves machinery and equipment; assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, pumps, compressors, extruders, turbines and blowers; aligns machines and equipment using reverse alignment method; assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures; may operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications; may repair and lubricate machines and equipment; may be involved in the grouting activity for equipment base plates; remove plant equipment, disassemble, repair and reinstall.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: install, maintain, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, precision alignment, mechanical systems