PPM Millwright- (WR Hopewell) - FT Temp 6.4

PPM; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading industrial construction provider in Virginia is looking for a Millwright to install and maintain equipment. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of relevant experience or vocational training with at least 2 years in the field. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, managing machinery layout for efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work in confined spaces, and familiarity with industrial machinery tools. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4 years work experience as an industrial millwright or related education with 2 years experience.
• Ability to move and work in confined spaces.
• Strong physical stamina to perform technical duties.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Assemble and install machines; test for correct functionality.
• Manage equipment layout to minimize downtime.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities and repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery installation

Preventive maintenance

Heavy lifting

Education

Vocational training in Millwright work

4 years work experience

Tools

Forklifts

Engine lathe

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

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 Summary

The Millwright – Hopewell, VA. 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 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Veterans and people with disabilities. As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.