Millwright Foreman

Matrix Service; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 52,279 - 74,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking a skilled Foreman in Washington responsible for leading millwrights in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery. The role requires a minimum of four years in refinery maintenance or construction and a valid NCCER Industrial Millwright certification.

The Foreman will oversee tasks, ensure safety and efficiency, and work closely with the project management team. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in refinery maintenance or construction.
• Able to perform preventive maintenance and manage equipment layout.
• Capable of passing the Millwright Skills Test at or above 70%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery.
• Inspect equipment for defects and determine repair methods.
• Manage emergency shutdowns and minimize production interruption.

Skills

Refinery maintenance experience

Basic hand and power tool knowledge

Machine assembly and testing

Preventive maintenance supervision

Forklift operation

Education

NCCER Industrial Millwright certification

Tools

Machine tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Foreman is responsible for leading the crew of millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and dismantling of industrial machinery. They act as the primary link between project management and the field workforce, ensuring that tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to high precision.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties

• Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work to be done.
• Inspects plant/refinery equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Dismantle, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment.
• Adjust equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Make either temporary or permanent repairs.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, and shafts involving the application of press, sliding, and running fits.
• Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, pipe-threading machine, and power saw.
• Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions.
• Works with repair crews as directed on emergency breakdowns.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround or construction experience.
• Must have a general knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Must be able to assemble, install and test machines and equipment to make sure they are working correctly.
• Able to use machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.
• Experience overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing defective pieces and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Must be able to manage the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime.
• Must be able to pass the Millwright Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must complete the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and client/site specific training.
• Must maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Licenses & Certifications

NCCER Indust Millwright (required)

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Must be able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• May be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms while utilizing proper fall protection and safety protocols.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements, including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Pay and Benefits

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position is $46.00 per hour. Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.