Millwright

Requisition Id 17096


Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Millwright. In this role, you will, under limited supervision, install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stationary machinery and mechanical equipment.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts on machinery.
• Align, assemble, and secure machinery to foundations; Test equipment and make adjustments as necessary.
• Initiate operating scenarios and observe mechanical components to ensure smooth operation; adjust clearances and align moving parts as needed.
• Perform preventative and operational maintenance; repair, oil, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Repair and replace defective parts when necessary.
• Fabricate foundations for machines and other fabrication projects as required.
• Dismantle machines and move machinery and equipment.
• Attend training for site access, safety, certifications, and new technologies/techniques as well as attend meetings as necessary.
• Determine appropriate risk associated with inspections and document defects and appropriate corrective actions or preventative actions.
• Determine materials, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for job at hand.
• Collect and calibrate materials, tools, and PPE.
• Establish if more extensive inspection, examination, or testing is warranted.
• Maintain required certifications and complete required documentation.
• Examine equipment and machinery to identify irregularities and malfunctions.
• Evaluate area hazards by adequately documenting and addressing hazards; advise management whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Participate in pre-job briefings.
• Maintain Quality Program specific to repairs, alterations, and Federal Inspection Agency (FIA).
• Other tasks as assigned by management.
• Abide by the Safe Conduct of Research principles including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A HS diploma or GED.
• A minimum of five years of industrial millwright experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a Millwright apprenticeship program or an AS/AA degree in related mechanical field.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair and maintenance.
• Optical laser alignment experience.
• Knowledge of robotics or mechanical assembly power transmission via aircraft cable or metal tape.
• Knowledge in maintenance of and the proper installation/replacement of rolling element bearings, single and double mechanical seals, shaft couplings, and rotating shaft assemblies as well as general rotating equipment of all types.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment and tools to include measuring tools such as inside/outside micrometers, depth gauges, etc. for alignment.
• Ability to construct, assemble, repair, and dismantle machinery and equipment using tools such as: hammers, wrenches, crowbars, rollers, dollies, hoists, and other hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as well as read and interpret code requirements.
• Ability to respond to changing business needs and priorities also establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans, and other specifications.
• Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as well as remain calm, objective and impartial under stressful conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.