Mechanic

Senior Millwright

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Facilities Engineering maintains 6 million square foot of facilities dedicated to clinical and academic functions. Facilities Engineering is comprised of 150 professionals, including engineers, MEP mechanics, building finishes and support staff. The Facilities and Engineering department at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a progressive, innovative department which stresses employee involvement, continued education/training and opportunities for advancement. Consistent customer and staff satisfaction surveys reflect a continuous rating in the upper 90% and staff responses to intent to continue employment at BJH rating in the upper 90%.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Millwright is involved in comprehensive industrial and mechanical projects. Basic millwright skills include installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment. The position aligns and replaces a machines individual parts and replace and install new equipment. The millwright follow troubleshooting steps to determine problems with industrial machinery and address the problem. The role also moves and relocates machinery on- and off-site. The Senior Millwright is the first point of contact when equipment goes down.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the Preventive Maintenance program on all equipment for continuous improvement of all machines. Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation. Review and interpret complex engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
• Assembling and installing new machinery. Installs robots and programs electronic controls. Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards. Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery. Installing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Being the first point of contact with management when equipment goes down. Visit various construction sites to assess potential problems or needs. Collaborate with construction workers or engineers when using the machines. Adhering to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Collect and store distinct machinery parts. Sharpening and maintaining machine tools. Work with a range of hand tools including measuring tools, welding and brazing equipment. Using various equipment such as hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks, move machinery when needed.
• Ensuring machines work properly by disassemble and reassemble machine parts when transporting or repairing them. Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions. Ensuring operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations. Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area by cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on machineries.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate or Trade School Equi
• Experience: 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer