Millwright

Requisition Id 14833 

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.

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 (or Required) Qualifications:

• A high school 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 Associate's 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:

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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.