PPM Millwright- (HW) - 6.4

PPM; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM in Hopewell, VA, is seeking an experienced Millwright to install and maintain machinery in industrial facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and diagrams, assembling equipment, and testing operations to ensure correct function.

You will manage equipment layouts to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, and repair or replace faulty parts. The job requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to operate forklifts and shop tools.

Qualifications

• 4 years minimum industrial millwright experience or vocational training with related work.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and written instructions.
• Must meet required safety regulations and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; dismantles machines; moves machinery and equipment.
• Assembles and installs machines then tests them to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains compliance with approved safety regulations at all times.
• Manages layout and placement of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identifies and repairs faulty machine parts by testing and replacing components.
• Dismantles old equipment and installs new machinery.
• Oversees preventive maintenance and lubricates mechanical parts.
• Uses equipment such as forklifts to move parts and machines.
• Assists in grinding, filing and turning machine parts with engine lathe as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Tools

Forklift operation

Engine lathe use

Blueprints reading

Safety regulations

Job description

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries. We provide a full range of industrial facilities maintenance and process maintenance services.

About Us

Job Summary

Backed by more than 40 years of experience and one of the industry's leading safety performance records, PPM, helps clients address the complex challenges inherent in today's manufacturing and industrial facilities environment. Our wide experience in meeting industrial plant maintenance needs enables us to implement systems and processes that keep your facilities and equipment running at consistently optimum levels.

Job Title: Millwright - Hopewell, VA

Job Summary: The Millwrights will install and/or maintain machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, and written instructions in industrial establishments. Site Specific training/orientation is required before arrival to job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; dismantles machines; moves machinery and equipment.
• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
• Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
• Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
• Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, pumps, compressors, extruders, turbines and blowers; aligns machines and equipment using reverse alignment method; assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures; may operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications; may repair and lubricate machines and equipment; may be involved in the grouting activity for equipment base plates.
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor
• Performs all work in a safe and efficient manner and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

Preferred: 4 years work experience as an industrial millwright or has successfully completed a curriculum closely related to Millwright work from a vocational institution with 2 years’ experience.

Physical Requirements/Job Site Requirements

• Must be able to complete hiring paperwork electronically through DocuSign
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must posses enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
• Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas
• Must have full range of motion consistent with age
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders
• 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
• Safety/Steel toe shoes are required.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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