Millwright Journeyman

Wood is currently sourcing for a Millwright to join our team in Port Lavaca, Texas. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantles machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shaffing, conveyors and tram rails, using cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundation for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement and steel.
• Aligns machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Must have knowledge of optical and laser alignments.
• Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• May operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• May install robot and modify its program using teach pendant.
• May use transit and level for equipment setting.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, or repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees.
• Be motivated and work safely and productively.
• Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.

• May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 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 and uneven areas.
• Must have full range of motion consistent with age.
• May be required consistently to work 12 hour shifts performing construction based labor in varying temperature extremes and conditions.
• May be required, on occasion, to work up to 16 hours in a single shift.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the following actions to the frequency stated: