Millwright Apprentice Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

The Millwright will install, maintain, repair, retrofit, and/or remove machinery and equipment on construction sites, industrial facilities, and/or at our fabrication shop. Millwright services performed may include machine layout, setting and assembly, precision alignment, rigging, conveyance, structure assembly, custom fabrication, welding, maintenance and troubleshooting, start-up support, preventative maintenance, disconnecting and relocate piping, spouting and chute work, installation of pneumatic gravity fed material handling piping. The Millwright will adhere to the blueprint plans, schematic drawings, or manufacture specifications to produce the best end product for the customer. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior
FOCUS ON END GOALS
• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources
DRIVE INNOVATION
• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems
TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITES:
1.JOBSITE SAFETY
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, environmental risks and hazards, and ensure daily workplace inspections are done accurately to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards.
• Maintain, install, repair, improve and troubleshoot all systems, equipment, and machinery for optimal safe working order according to blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or manufacture guidelines.
• Plan preventative maintenance programs while identifying the best methods for machinery and equipment to foster continuous improvement through ongoing safety and educational trainings.
2.QUALITY
• Maintain, install, repair, improve and troubleshoot all systems, equipment, and machinery for optimal safe working order according to blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or manufacture guidelines.
• Represent Keen in a professional courteous manner and bridge communication with all departments and customers to ensure a proper job is completed to customer satisfaction.
3.VALUE ADD INSTALLATION
• Perform a variety of work, including material handling and conveyance, machine setting, alignment, rigging, welding, custom fabrication, and dust control in multiple industries, including Food, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Industrial construction markets.
• Mechanical aptitude to be able to disconnect, rebuild, or relocate piping, spouting, and chute work, and install pneumatic and gravityfed material handling.
4.PRODUCTIVITY
• Operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, gantry cranes, pneumatic wrenches, and allterrain reach lifts.
• Troubleshoot problems to detect defects or malfunctions of equipment, research, and share the proper solution.
• Participate as a Keen team member on the job site and attend team meetings and trainings to ensure safety measures are used in the workplace.
5.TOOL MANAGEMENT
• Operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, gantry cranes, pneumatic wrenches, and allterrain reach lifts.
• Troubleshoot problems to detect defects or malfunctions of equipment, research, and share the proper solution.
• Participate as a Keen team member on the job site and attend team meetings and trainings to ensure safety measures are used in the workplace.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
• 25 years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or 3 years education in industrial maintenance technologies/trade specific training.
• Welding and rigging certifications, preferred.
• Preventative maintenance, fabrication, and sheet metal experience, a plus.
• Flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job, in a 10 day on and 4 day off work schedule.
• Per diem for heavy travel, relocation not required but optional.
• OSHA 10 HR, preferred.
• 100% required travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment (boots, hard hats, harnesses, 2 SRLs, while climbing a ladder.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to stand for extended durations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers