Millwright/Combo Welder

Position Summary:

The Millwright/Combination Welder is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment and structural components, as well as performing high-quality welding in accordance with applicable codes and standards. This role supports plant reliability and ensures safe and efficient operations in industrial or petrochemical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Millwright Duties:

• Install, dismantle, align, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and turbines.
• Perform precision alignment using dial indicators, laser alignment tools, and other mechanical instruments.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, disassemble and reassemble components, and replace worn or defective parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on rotating and static equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, cranes, rigging, and hoists to move and position equipment safely.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.

Welding Duties:

• Perform structural and pipe welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and/or GMAW (MIG) processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials.
• Prepare weld surfaces, measure and cut materials, and fit-up parts prior to welding.
• Weld in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead, etc.) as required in shop and field conditions.
• Follow welding procedure specifications (WPS), read isometric drawings, and perform work to ASME/API/NBIC code standards.
• Conduct visual inspections and participate in hydro testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) prep as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and consumables in safe working condition.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal training or apprenticeship in millwright and welding trades preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or refinery settings performing both millwright and welding duties.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, equipment alignment, rigging, and various welding techniques.
• Must pass employer-administered weld test (e.g., 6G pipe test) and possess or be eligible for AWS/ASME certifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• TWIC card required or able to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCCER Millwright and/or Welding Certification.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and NBIC codes (especially B31.3, Section IX).
• Experience working during shutdowns, turnarounds, or capital projects.
• Basic knowledge of pipefitting, bolt torquing, and flange management.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in industrial, refinery, or petrochemical facilities.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing tasks that may include:

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
• Standing and walking for long periods in a plant environment.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs. or more), and carrying heavy equipment or parts.
• Grasping tools and performing repetitive mechanical movements.
• Working in various environmental conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Summary:

The Millwright/Combination Welder is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment and structural components, as well as performing high-quality welding in accordance with applicable codes and standards. This role supports plant reliability and ensures safe and efficient operations in industrial or petrochemical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Millwright Duties:

• Install, dismantle, align, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and turbines.
• Perform precision alignment using dial indicators, laser alignment tools, and other mechanical instruments.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, disassemble and reassemble components, and replace worn or defective parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on rotating and static equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, cranes, rigging, and hoists to move and position equipment safely.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.

Welding Duties:

• Perform structural and pipe welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and/or GMAW (MIG) processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials.
• Prepare weld surfaces, measure and cut materials, and fit-up parts prior to welding.
• Weld in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead, etc.) as required in shop and field conditions.
• Follow welding procedure specifications (WPS), read isometric drawings, and perform work to ASME/API/NBIC code standards.
• Conduct visual inspections and participate in hydro testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) prep as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and consumables in safe working condition.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal training or apprenticeship in millwright and welding trades preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or refinery settings performing both millwright and welding duties.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, equipment alignment, rigging, and various welding techniques.
• Must pass employer-administered weld test (e.g., 6G pipe test) and possess or be eligible for AWS/ASME certifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• TWIC card required or able to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCCER Millwright and/or Welding Certification.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and NBIC codes (especially B31.3, Section IX).
• Experience working during shutdowns, turnarounds, or capital projects.
• Basic knowledge of pipefitting, bolt torquing, and flange management.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in industrial, refinery, or petrochemical facilities.