MEI Industrial Solutions

Overview

The Millwright position in Cartersville, GA involves building, assembling, repairing, and maintaining machinery in various settings. The role requires mechanical proficiency and the ability to work with metal components, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Build or assemble, repair, or maintain machinery in a factory, plant, or construction site.
• Transform metal pieces into functional elements by cutting materials and using fabrication techniques.
• Set-up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific machinery and equipment.
• Control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair machinery and support structures.
• Use hand, flag, and/or verbal signals to communicate with operators.
• Drive a commercial vehicle and perform maintenance or welding/fabrication functions as necessary.
• Install and maintain machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Align machines and equipment using various tools and instruments.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment and perform installation and maintenance work.
• Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials.
• Replace defective parts of machines and adjust equipment for optimal performance.
• Visually inspect and test materials for safety and reliability.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize, and store equipment after use.
• Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.
• Four years of experience required.
• Ability to give clear direction and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment.
• Reading comprehension to include blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals.
• Perform mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, and percents.
• Familiar with various hand or flag signals.
• Willing to learn and follow safety requirements, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Valid driver's license may be required for certain positions.

Additional Information

• This is very physical, hands-on work requiring considerable use of arms and legs.
• Must be able to work off the ground at varying heights and in all types of weather.