Millwright/Welder

Reworld Waste; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste seeks a dedicated maintenance mechanic to inspect, repair and maintain rotating machinery across our waste-processing plant. You will service pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and related equipment, performing welds and precision alignment while upholding safety standards and strict on-call schedules.

The role requires five years’ experience, welding certification for pressure parts, and strong reading of blueprints. High school diploma or GED and technical training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Certified to weld on pressure parts is required or desired.
• Formal technical or apprenticeship training is preferred.
• Must read and interpret blueprints and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain rotating machinery and equipment.
• Assess mechanical alignment, balance, level of conveyors, boilers, pumps and fans.
• Check, repair, adjust or replace couplings, bearings and mounts.
• Fabricate and weld platforms, chutes and non-pressure components per code.
• Perform weld repairs on pressure vessels and piping.
• Carry out preventive maintenance including vibration, thermography, and ultrasonic tests.
• Participate in teardown and inspection of major equipment.
• Operate shop equipment to repair gearboxes, pumps and assemblies.
• Read measuring tools, graphs and technical manuals.
• Follow health, safety rules and keep work area clean.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or apprenticeship training

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld’s differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

Position Description:

We seek a dedicated individual who will be responsible for performing various mechanical, maintenance and repair work including the inspection and maintenance work required for rotating machinery and equipment. The mechanic may inspect and adjust the mechanical alignment of pumps, replace or rebuild pumps, replace fan bearings, replace motors, repair screw conveyors, rebuild or change gearboxes, install and modify pipe lines, and assist in the modification and addition of plant projects.

Some responsibilities will include:

• The inspection and maintenance work required for rotating machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and adjust, as necessary, the mechanical alignment, balance, level and general condition of conveyors, compressors, boilers, pumps, water treatment equipment, stokers, fans turbines, diesel engines, gear reducers and other rotating equipment throughout the plant.
• Check, repair, adjust or replace couplings, bearings and mounts.
• Fabricate and weld to standard platforms, chutes and other non-pressure vessel code welding procedures.
• Perform weld repairs on pressure part vessels and piping
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks including routine vibration test, thermography & ultrasonic testing.
• Actively participate in the periodic teardown and internal inspection of major equipment.
• Use various shop equipment in the performance of his/her assigned tasks, such as the repair or rebuilding of soot blower devices, gearboxes, speed reducers, pumps and other assemblies.
• Read and interpret measuring tools, graphs and technical manuals.
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations mandated by law and per the policies and procedures. Keep work area clean, safe and orderly.

Position Requirements:

To be considered for this position the individual must have at least five years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and a High School/GED Diploma. Formal technical or apprenticeship training is desired. Must be certified to weld on pressure parts.

Must have knowledge of:

• Understanding blueprints and be capable of performing all welding scopes to include stick, Tig and Mig welding, welding of steel and stainless steel, and be able to become code qualified for boiler repairs.
• Candidate must have excellent manual dexterity, allowing for the repair of precision equipment, safely and effectively, while working in awkward locations/positions.
• Oral and written communication skills, along with problem solving and decision‑making ability.
• Fundamental computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard operating & safety procedures.

Must be able to work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule to support plant operations as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work extensive overtime hours during planned and un‑planned maintenance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee periodically enters and inspects various plant areas with rotating machinery; is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; precarious places; confined spaces; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions. Must be able to climb a ladder to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and other manual labor, such as pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.

All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to CBA for the role.

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