Pickstown, SD - Apprentice Millwrights
Location: Pickstown, SD
Company: Enscicon Corporation
Salary: 35.25
Job Description Apply Now
Enscicon is currently hiring two (2) apprentice millwrights for a long-term renewable energy project at the USACE Fort Randall Dam located in Pickstown, SD.Enscicon's Millwright Apprenticeship program is a hybrid program and can be completed within a period of 2.5 to 4 years. Benefits include paid on-the-job training and tuition reimbursement. Classroom instruction can be completed remotely, and on your own timeline.
Come learn how to be a millwright in the ever-growing hydroelectric construction industry!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn to and assist with performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of mechanical equipment associated with hydroelectric plants.
- Learn to read and understand necessary manuals, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Learn to and assist with repairing or replacing turbine and generator mechanical parts (bearings, shaft lines, equipment, etc.).
- Learn to and assist with performing general maintenance and construction duties.
- Learn to and assist in performing metal work, pipe work, routine welding, painting, and concrete work.
- Perform building maintenance and repair.
- Take measurements and prepare job sketches.
- In addition to the normal description of construction work for lifting, bending, working with the hands, and pulling.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Must be at least 18 years of age, except where a higher age is required by law.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid United States government-issued ID and pass E-Verify.
- Must pass a seven-year criminal background check.
- Must pass a five-panel pre-employment drug screening.
- Actively respect and follow all safety instructions detailed in the site EHS plan and be proactive on all safety-related topics at the work site.
- Report any quality issues and non-conformities, and ensure the site quality plan is respected at every step of the work.
- Learn to and assist with performing skilled duties involving machining, mechanical maintenance, welding, pipefitting, and rigging.
- Learn to and assist with the repair, rebuild, and replacement of mechanical equipment such as turbines, governing systems, pumps, compressors, oil pumps, large valves, and gates.
- Learn to and assist with the alignment of motors, pumps, shafts, and couplings.
- Use a wide range of hand and power tools.
- Learn to perform various types of welding (oxygen-acetylene, shielded metal-arc, TIG, MIG), cutting (oxygen-acetylene, carbon arc)- (not mandatory, and only once certified).
- Read and understand manuals, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Must be willing to work overtime, and, occasionally, on nights and weekends if required.
- Work is carried out in both inside and outside environments, with exposure to various weather conditions and temperatures.
- Frequently twist to reach equipment and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
- Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk.
- Frequently push, pull, grasp, and carry while walking.
- Occasionally work on various types of terrain and footing, which may be slippery.
- Frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
- Competitive hourly pay, with a progressive wage scale starting at 75% journey level wages
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- 401 (k)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid On-The-Job Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Safety Training
- Clothing/PPE Stipend
- Tooling Allowance