Millwright I - XA

  • Zachry
  • Geismar, Louisiana
  • Full Time

Qualification Highlights
Must have experience with industrial machinery installation, repair and maintenance of industrial plant machines and equipment
Must know how to read blueprints, schematic drawings and engineering specifications and understand how to read and interpret technical manuals in order to determine work procedures
Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
Minimum of 5+ years Millwright experience in chemical plants and refineries
Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

Position Responsibilities
Works with industry-specific and high complex precision machines including but not limited to ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors etc.
Will plan, inspect, verify and document scope of work
Uses precision leveling and alignment tools in order to measure angles, material thickness and small distances with calipers, squares, micrometers, optical instruments and other tools.
Will fit bearings, align gears and wheels, attach motors and connect belts according to manufacturers blueprints and drawings
Will dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools
Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails
Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets and fastens machinery to foundations or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
Operates engine lathes, grinders and files.
May construct foundations for machinery
Fabricates and installs parts, equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling and/or welding
Turns machine parts to dimensional specifications
Will unload, inspect, move and set equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place
Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
Follows direction from supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience
Knowledge of hand tools, power tools and layout tools such as lasers, ultrasonic measuring and alignment tools, plumb bobs, cutting torches, welding machines, hydraulic
torch wrenches, hydraulic stud tensioners, soldering guns and metal working equipment that includes lathes and grinding machines. Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment
Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists and chains
Demonstrated ability to use certified hand signals
Organization and time management
Good problem-solving abilities
Good aptitude and manual dexterity
Knowledge of math concepts, geometry and layout
Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions
Good reading comprehension
Ability to work with others team player
Ability to work independently minimal supervision
Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Certification for Journeyman Industrial Millwright.
Zachry ROFed employee.
Former Zachry Employee.
Basic Computer efficiency
Formal/technical education.
Reports to Position
This position does not have any direct reports; however, the position will work closely with and oversee on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Physical Requirements
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off of platforms.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Job ID: 478170319
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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