Millwright
**Reports To:** Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Manager
**Job Summary:**
The Millwright is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This includes assembling, aligning, and adjusting machinery according to specifications and ensuring optimal equipment performance to minimize downtime.
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### **Key Responsibilities:**
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed repair drawings related to machines and equipment.
- Install, dismantle, move, and align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and production machines.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
- Inspect and examine machinery and components to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and forklifts to position machinery and parts during installation, setup, and repair.
- Replace defective parts, reassemble equipment, and test for proper performance.
- Fabricate and modify parts as needed, using machine tools and welding equipment.
- Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to resolve equipment issues promptly.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and time spent on each job.
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### **Qualifications:**
- Proficient with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and rigging equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Good physical condition with the ability to lift heavy equipment, work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts as required.
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### **Working Conditions:**
- Work may be performed in indoor or outdoor industrial environments, sometimes in confined spaces or at heights.
- May be exposed to noise, dust, grease, and extreme temperatures.
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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**Note:** This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Millwright's position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role.
**Reports To:** Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Manager
**Job Summary:**
The Millwright is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This includes assembling, aligning, and adjusting machinery according to specifications and ensuring optimal equipment performance to minimize downtime.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
### **Key Responsibilities:**
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed repair drawings related to machines and equipment.
- Install, dismantle, move, and align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and production machines.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
- Inspect and examine machinery and components to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and forklifts to position machinery and parts during installation, setup, and repair.
- Replace defective parts, reassemble equipment, and test for proper performance.
- Fabricate and modify parts as needed, using machine tools and welding equipment.
- Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to resolve equipment issues promptly.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and time spent on each job.
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### **Qualifications:**
- Proficient with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and rigging equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Good physical condition with the ability to lift heavy equipment, work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts as required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
### **Working Conditions:**
- Work may be performed in indoor or outdoor industrial environments, sometimes in confined spaces or at heights.
- May be exposed to noise, dust, grease, and extreme temperatures.
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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**Note:** This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Millwright's position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job ID: 484045897
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025
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