Maintenance Millwright

A successful ship agency, stevedoring, and terminal operations company is looking for a Maintenance Millwright to be accountable for the terminal maintenance function, labor, and programs of conveyors, cranes, heavy equipment, electrical, and material handling systems. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic principles and maintenance best practices. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Shift Lead, the new team member will drive operational excellence through effective maintenance of industrial machinery while ensuring safety & efficiency.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $35-$38/hour
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location: Davant, LA

Type of Position: Direct hire

Responsibilities:

• Perform all levels of repair and precision maintenance to conveyors, belting, compressors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, structures, and all associated equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give recommendations for repairs, and make all critical machine and system adjustments.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble & assemble components, test, and adjust assemblies with minimal to no supervision.
• Modify and fabricate machine systems by welding, cutting, grinding, and bolting.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
• Accurately document repair and wrench time information in company CMMS program. This will include: Cause, Correction, Confirmation.
• Complete work in a safe and timely manner in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Perform routine inspections on assigned equipment and report finding in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested, and instructed by supervision.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Shift work to include possible evening and weekend shifts.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Advanced knowledge in millwright duties
• Proficient in welding and fabrication techniques (ARC, MIG)
• Proficient in hydraulic/pneumatic principles and application
• Understanding and application of lubricants and maintenance best practices
• Knowledge and application of machinery alignments both manual and laser
• Knowledge of use of various heavy equipment including Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, Manitowoc
• Friction crane experience is a plus
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) strongly preferred but not required
• Ability to attain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Successful completion of background check, physical, and drug screen
• Skills & Competencies

• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, read build prints, and follow engineering drawings
• Must be able to use and understand precision measuring devices both metric and standard to include gauges, displays, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, alignment tools, levels, and torque tools
• Must be able to communicate thoughts and ideas in both verbal and written form
• Must have proficient mechanical aptitude as it pertains to structures, leverage, metallurgy, fasteners, rotating assemblies, gears, and material strength

• Must be highly skilled with hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools & instruments, chain hoist, presses, metal saws, cranes, and rigging equipment
• Able to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned
• Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance
• Team player
• Make decisions and execute quickly
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- work well with others
• Excel in high growth, entrepreneurial, and meritocratic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Thrive in a pressurized work environment
• Self- starter
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Executing both short-term plans and long-term plans tied to vision and “big picture” goals

• Physical Requirements

• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements, including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven, and moving surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 130 feet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions
• Ability to work rotating shifts 24/7/365
• Flexibility to adjust to changing shift work which may require early mornings, nights, and weekends