Millwright Journeyman

WOODplc; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Millwright for our Port Lavaca, Texas team. This on-site role requires working with blueprints, installing and aligning machinery, and performing maintenance. U.S. work authorization is required.

Key duties include dismantling and assembling equipment, wiring and programming robots, and maintaining safe operations on-site. The position may involve extended shifts and challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and possibly up to 16 hours.
• Must move in and around confined and uneven areas.
• Must have full range of motion.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework.
• Must be able to hear and respond to voice commands and alarms.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination necessary for heights and uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, manuals to determine work procedures.
• Dismantles machines using hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment such as shaffing, conveyors and tram rails.
• Constructs foundation for machines using hand tools and materials.
• Aligns machines using hoists, jacks, tools, squares and plumb bobs.
• Knowledge of optical and laser alignments.
• Assembles machines and bolts, welds or fastens to foundations or structures.
• May operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn parts.
• May install robot and modify its program using teach pendant.
• May use transit and level for equipment setting.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Perform lubricating maintenance and cleaning of tools and machines.
• Observe safety and project rules; communicate effectively.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Wood is currently sourcing for a Millwright to join our team in Port Lavaca, Texas. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantles machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shaffing, conveyors and tram rails, using cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundation for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement and steel.
• Aligns machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Must have knowledge of optical and laser alignments.
• Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• May operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• May install robot and modify its program using teach pendant.
• May use transit and level for equipment setting.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, or repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees.
• Be motivated and work safely and productively.
• Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.

Qualifications

• May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 pounds.
• Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above.
• Must be able to move in and around confined and uneven areas.
• Must have full range of motion consistent with age.
• May be required consistently to work 12 hour shifts performing construction based labor in varying temperature extremes and conditions.
• May be required, on occasion, to work up to 16 hours in a single shift.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework.
• Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms, and other job related noises.
• Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to perform the following actions to the frequency stated:

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.