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A Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) Millwright is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs industrial machinery in remote locations. These jobs typically involve working in mining, oil and gas, or large-scale construction sites where employees are flown in for scheduled shifts and flown out for time off. FIFO millwrights work on rotating schedules, such as two weeks on and two weeks off, providing reliable machinery operation in challenging environments. This role requires mechanical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and adaptability to varying work conditions.

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Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) Millwrights commonly work on rotational schedules, such as two weeks on-site followed by one week off, depending on the employer and project needs. Accommodation is usually provided in camp settings near the job site, offering meals and basic amenities to support employees during their shifts. This arrangement allows Millwrights to focus on their specialized maintenance and repair tasks while away from home, and fosters a team-oriented work environment with other skilled tradespeople. Being prepared for extended stays in remote locations is important, and many people appreciate the work-life balance this schedule can provide. FIFO roles can also offer unique opportunities for overtime pay and exposure to large-scale industrial projects.

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Millwright/Boilermaker Lead Man Decatur, IL - Austin Industrial

Decatur, IL • On-site

Austin Industries, Inc.
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$24.50 - $32/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Austin Industries rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Millwright/Boilermaker Lead Man Decatur, IL - Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

  • Full-Time
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Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL, USA

Description

Millwright

Must be able to install, repair, replace and dismantle the machinery and heavy equipment used in industrial settings.This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
  • Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
  • Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
  • Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
  • Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and align unit to centerline.
  • Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
  • Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
  • Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
  • Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
  • Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
  • Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
  • Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
  • Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
  • Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

  • If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact thePeople Services Teamat(877) 831-1217.
Preferred

High School or better.

Preferred

Industrial Millwright Mechanical Leadman 3 - 5 years Plant experience. NCCER a plus.

Required

Valid Driver's License

Preferred

Valid State ID

NCCER-Ind Millwright Cert

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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