Mechanical Millwright in Morgan City, LA

Mechanical Millwright

Graywolf is seeking Mechanical Millwrights at our Morgan City, LA job site. Graywolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide. With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success. We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent. As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program. We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers.

Essential Duties

• Construction Drawings – Competently read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Rigging – Safely and competently identify and use, basic and special rigging procedures and equipment including chain hoists, come- along, jacks, and tuggers. Must be proficient in the use of hand signals. Can competently inspect common rigging equipment.
• Fasteners and Anchors – Correctly identify and explain the use of threaded and non-threaded Fasteners, and anchors.
• Gaskets and O-Rings - Correctly identify various types of gaskets and explain their uses. Layout, cut and install flange gaskets. Competently select and install an O-ring for any given application.
• Remove and Install Bearings – Correctly identify various types of bearings and be able to remove defective bearings using manual pullers and/or a press. Understand the process of using heat for removing defective bearings. Can identify common bearing failure modes and know the conditions that cause them. Can install pillow block bearings.
• Packing and Seals – Correctly identify and explain different types of packing and correctly install. Correctly identify and explain types of seals and seal materials. Correctly identify and explain types of mechanical seals and explain mechanical seal classification.
• Coupling - Correctly identify, explain, and install different coupling types.
• Shims - Correctly identify and explain different types of shim stock and shim materials. Competently fabricate shims.
• Drives and Blowers – Correctly identify, explain, and install different belt drives and chain drives. Identify and have knowledge of types of fans and blowers.
• Equipment - Can correctly identify and explain the use of various conveyors and their components; rotary, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps: and different types of turbines. Utilizes proper methods for storage of motors.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Can troubleshoot, inspect, install, and remove a pump. Correctly identify and explain types of compressors and understand the principles of operation. Correctly identify types of gear boxes and understand how gears operate and identify types of gears. Other duties by trade and assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as a Mechanical Millwright and five years experience with steam turbine systems.
• Preferred–NCCER written only, or performance verified only or NCCER Certified Plus in Industrial Millwright.
• Able to identify various types of machinery and understand their working operations.
• Must have locking tool box and tools necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements.

Physical/Site Requirements

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.