Millwright - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Millwright to join the team in Newport, Kentucky. The role includes layout of equipment, reading prints, light rigging, and operating forklifts and scissors lifts in industrial settings.

The candidate will connect and bolt-up structural steel, follow safety rules, and ideally hold OSHA 10 certification. Willingness to travel and adapt to varying weather conditions is required for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Mechanically inclined is a plus.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills.
• Willing to travel and work in varied seasonal/weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Layout of equipment and reading prints for setup.
• Light rigging of equipment and positioning.
• Operate a forklift and scissor lift as needed.
• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel components.
• Use optical alignment equipment when applicable.
• Adhere to all safety rules for industrial steel work.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

OSHA 10

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Millwright to join the team.

Description EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Millwright to join the team. EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including civil work, electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters, process piping, rigging and structural steel work. Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies, and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live

What You Will Do

• Layout of equipment
• Read prints
• Light rigging of equipment
• Operate a fork truck and scissor lift
• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel
• Ability to use optical alignment equipment (not required, but a plus)
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and regulations associated with the industrial steel industry
• Using required tools to perform daily tasks as needed

What You Will Bring

• Mechanically inclined is a plus
• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills
• Willing to travel
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.