Millwright Helper

SUMMARY

Assists Millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alignment of machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with layout plans, blueprints, and supervisor direction. Supports equipment setting, rigging, material handling, and tool preparation while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Performs duties requiring intermediate mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks under the guidance of a Millwright or supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Millwrights with installing, dismantling, repairing, and relocating machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and installation instructions to support assigned work activities.
• Gather, inspect, and organize tools, rigging equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily tasks.
• Assist with moving and positioning machinery using hoists, chain falls, rollers, dollies, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Support equipment assembly and installation including conveyors, pumps, motors, shafts, bearings, couplings, and related mechanical components.
• Assist with precision alignment using levels, squares, tape measures, and other measuring tools; familiarity with laser and optical alignment methods preferred.
• Prepare equipment foundations and anchor points using hand and power tools.
• Assist with bolting, torquing, fastening, and securing machinery to foundations and structures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including staging and housekeeping of tools and materials.
• Load, transport, and unload equipment and materials safely.
• Perform lubrication, cleaning, and minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Identify and communicate equipment issues, hazards, and jobsite concerns to Millwrights or supervision.
• Follow all site safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• May assist with elevated work, confined space activities, and outage/turnaround work as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervision.