Millwright Mechanical Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Port Arthur, TX seeks an entry level helper to support skilled craftspersons on industrial sites. You will work under supervision, learn to use hand and power tools, and assist with equipment installation and alignment.

You will help prepare foundations, review inventory, rig machinery, test installations, and assist with dismantling and moving equipment as required, following project specs and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in field
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline

Responsibilities

• Learn to use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble and align machinery.
• Assist with reviewing and verifying inventory of equipment/machine components; prepare foundation for grouting and machinery placement; establish elevation and alignment.
• Assist skilled craftsmen when torquing equipment, rigging, directing crane operators, testing and adjusting installations.
• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools; move machinery using hoists, dollies and trucks.
• Assemble and install equipment; align machines using hoists, jacks and layout tools; attach to foundations per project specs.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 187046

Position Summary Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Learn to use hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble and align machinery and install all other items
• Assist with reviewing and verifying inventory of equipment/machine components; checking accuracy of line and grade of existing foundation; prepare foundation for grouting and/or machinery placement; establishing and use centerlines and bench marks; establishing proper elevation of subsole and sole plates; set and aligning machine components; mix and place all types of grout;
• Assist skilled craftsman when they torque equipment and machinery; properly rig equipment and machinery and direct crane operators on placement of same. Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs, if any.
• Assist with dismantling machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools; moving machinery and equipment using hoist, dollies, rollers and trucks;
• Assist with the assembly and installation of equipment; aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs; assembling machines and attaching them to foundations or other structures according to project specifications.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Must pass Fit For Duty Testing
• U.S. Driver's License may be required
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.