Millwright/Machinist

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McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Millwright/Machinist. This position involves assembling, maintaining, and machining components critical to the infrastructure of water resource facilities. The ideal candidate will combine mechanical expertise, machining skills, and a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Install, align, and maintain pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, and other mechanical components used in water treatment and distribution systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including disassembly, replacement, and reassembly of parts.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and other precision tools to fabricate and repair parts for water resource equipment.
• Modify or customize components to meet specific operational needs.
• Perform welding and fabrication for infrastructure repair and reinforcement.
• Inspect mechanical systems for wear, corrosion, and performance issues.
• Conduct tests to verify the efficiency and reliability of equipment after repairs or installations.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement solutions for improving system functionality.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and other water industry safety practices.
• Ensure all repairs and modifications comply with industry regulations and company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to minimize hazards.
• Work closely with engineers, operators, and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment performance.
• Assist in training team members or apprentices on machinery and safety practices.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a millwright or machinist apprenticeship or technical program preferred.
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, and other water treatment and distribution system components.
• Proficiency in operating machining tools, including lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions (wet, noisy, or confined spaces).
• Must be comfortable working at heights or in tight spaces when necessary.
• Adherence to strict safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay Range: DOE

Who We Are: McMillen, Inc. (McMillen) is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm providing scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We are a design and build firm providing clients with balanced perspective and realistic solutions. With experts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and France, our staff bring best practices from the water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets.

We balance technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases. We have the resources and expertise to contribute to a project at the feasibility and planning stage, navigate the regulatory and permitting requirements, develop detailed designs, self-perform construction, and participate in startup, testing, and commissioning. We offer strategic planning, technical expertise, comprehensive project management, and integration of multi-disciplinary studies for traditional and alternative project delivery methods.

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We aren't looking for the complacent or the comfortable. We are looking for the highly technical, the creators, the manic obsessives, the outliers who know being the best is a journey, not a finish line. We support our employees' efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

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