Millwright Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Matrix Service Co in Washington is seeking a Foreman to lead millwright crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery. The successful candidate will act as a primary link between project management and the field, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include supervising repairs, inspecting equipment for defects, and advising on maintenance needs. The ideal candidate must have at least four years of related experience and be familiar with safety protocols and various tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of refinery maintenance, turnaround, or construction experience.
• Must have general knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Must pass the Millwright Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for the craft.

Responsibilities

• Lead the crew of millwrights in machinery installation and maintenance.
• Inspect equipment for defects and determine repair methods.
• Advise on immediate equipment shut-downs when necessary.

Skills

Refinery maintenance

General knowledge of hand and power tools

Assembling and testing machines

Overseeing preventive maintenance

Machinery layout and placement

Education

Certification from NCCER in millwrighting

Tools

Forklifts

Drill press

Power saw

Job description

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, and insufficient lubrication.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary to prevent damage or when continuing operation will have no harmful effect.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment.
• Adjusts equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Makes 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 on emergency breakdowns as directed.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of 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 ensure proper operation.
• 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 minimal downtime.
• Must pass the Millwright Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for the 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.

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 50 lbs.
• May be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms while using proper fall protection and safety protocols.
• Must be capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions and for long periods up to 12 hours a day.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is $46.00 per hour. Full range for this position, available overtime: $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/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

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.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.