Millwright Assistant

Industrial Trade Services is seeking a skilled Millwright Helper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and machinery.

• Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machines using hand tools and power tools.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, and rollers.
• Assemble and install equipment using cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, and hand tools.
• Perform lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, or repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Use logical step-by-step procedures in work.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Perform a variety of duties, which may change often.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.