MILLWRIGHT

Job Title

To install, remove and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and specifications using hoists, lifts and hand and power tools; move machinery and equipment; and to adjust, align and assemble machinery and equipment, using squares, rules, levels and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• To install, remove and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and specifications using hoists, lifts and hand and power tools; move machinery and equipment; and to adjust, align and assemble machinery and equipment, using squares, rules, levels and micrometers.
• Assemble, install, disassemble and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, such as refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, air handling and exhaust systems, including component equipment and fixtures, carillon and clock mechanisms, special scientific equipment, presses, computer consoles, milling machines, vehicle washers, conveyors, gate and door opening mechanisms and hydraulic dock and electric lifts.
• Dismantle large mechanical units to gain access and remove defective parts using hoists, jacks, dollies, rollers, scaffolding, chainfalls or other rigging.
• Replace or repair defective devices including fume hoods, gear boxes, motors, conveyors, sub-assemblies, automatic and manual controls, gauges, valves, fans, and component parts such as gears, bearings, shafts, belts, pulleys, cables and chains.
• Inspect the condition of parts and determine dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, and other measuring instruments, including the use of micro-measurement tools in the fabrication, fitting and assembly of close tolerance parts.
• Adjust, align and reset functional devices and component parts and start mechanical equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Prepare sketches and specifications of components to be fabricated.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, repair and modify structures, such as ducts, machine guards, brackets, roof gutters, tanks, fan and filter housings and garage and overhead doors.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, millers, shapers, planers, drill presses, grinders, saws, routers and other hand, power and specialty tools such as hydraulic bearing pullers and run-out gauges.
• Assemble, install, repair, replace, level and modify prefabricated environmental paint and sound proof booths, office workstations, work surfaces, display cases, and scientific tables and platforms.
• Determine the cause of machinery breakdowns and disorders utilizing pressure and temperature gauges or other diagnostic devices and determine repair needs.
• Inspect, clean and adjust coils, valves, pumps, bearings, drive mechanisms, motor brushes and armatures, thermostats, dampers, controllers, heat exchangers and other related components of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Repair and replace mechanical and electrical devices, partitions and equipment.
• Fabricate, repair and replace metal window arms, sash springs, weights, actuators, screens and latches.
• Service air compressors.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized millwright apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of training and demonstrated industrial/mechanical maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation work in a facility, institutional, industrial, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with rotating and mechanical systems such as motors, fans, pumps, belt/chain drives, bearings, and couplings.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs and work at heights.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, interstitial spaces, rooftops, and confined or awkward spaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather as operational needs require.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when needed.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding mechanical work.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements to operate a UM vehicle.
• Candidates in this position will need to transport tools, equipment and travel distances with or without accommodations.
• Successful completion of a Millwright hands on test.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting complex building mechanical systems in an institutional or campus setting.
• Experience performing installation and major repair work on AHUs, exhaust systems, pumps, and large motor-driven equipment
• Experience supporting laboratory environments, including ventilation systems serving fume hoods, snorkels, exhausted enclosures, and other lab exhaust devices
• Knowledge of equipment condition monitoring (preferred), such as: basicibration monitoring, motor condition checks, bearing temperature monitoring, belt alignment/tension analysis
• Ability to disconnect and reconnect single phase electrical one to one replacement equipment (such as blower motors, pump motors, actuator motors & projection screens).
• Experience tearing down and rebuilding reciprocating and/or screw air compressors.
• Experience maintaining and repairing dock equipment, such as dock levelers and overhead doors.
• Computer knowledge.
• Familiarity with the AIM system and ability to utilize a computer for work orders/time card input.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for documenting daily work activity (i.e. labor and materials).
• Experience with rigging and hoisting.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. Candidate for this position may be asked to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.