Millwright

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

The Millwright will repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of industrial equipment used in manufacturing and production operations. The Millwright will install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move equipment on work sites. They will work on pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors (screw/paddle/belt), values and piping, etc. They must be able to read highly technical instructions and blueprints on equipment systems. Knowledge on how machinery works so repairs can be made when needed. Must be willing to work in various conditions (wet/dry, clean/dirty, hot/cold, inside/outside). Candidate will use a variety of hand and power tools, such as impacts, wrenches, as well as equipment for welding, brazing, and cutting.


Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures proper operation of large industrial equipment such as power generators, turbines, mining devices, assembly line machinery, and machinist tools.
• Uses hand tools, hoists, jacks, spud wrenches, micrometers, laser alignment and power tools to assemble, install, align, and adjust piping, valves, pumps, and other various equipment.
• Ensures machines perform to specifications by conducting tests; modifies and fine tunes machines.
• Dismantling of existing connected and independent equipment.
• Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise.
• Performs preventive maintenance makes repairs on older machines.
• Provides advice and recommendations to management concerning new machinery.
• Plans and facilitates installation of new or refurbished machinery, which may include building platforms and foundations.
• Conducts safety inspections of facilities.
• Maintains records, including safety logs and inspection details.
• Assist with jobsite safety to comply with all OSHA regulations and the hth companies' Safety Program.
• Actively champions a positive workplace and safety culture.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.
• Thorough and broad understanding of a variety of equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of safety practices, guidelines, rules, and laws.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions.
• Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task.
• Always have a support and teaching mindset.
• Ability to read, analyze, and address complex data or situations.
• Excellent communication skills - maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and prospective employees alike.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Motivated to learn new skills.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
• Ability to climb Ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
• Ability to observe conditions and others as safety attendant staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
• Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.

Training

• Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.

Benefits:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance.
• 401K (Company Match of 3%).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.