Millwright Helper Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Our mission is simple: to provide unique, thoughtful solutions to civil engineering challenges through innovative design and manufacturing. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Quality, Passion, Reliability, and Innovation, we are committed to exceeding expectations for quality, value, and service on every project.

At Gainey's, we think like contractors, making projects easier with reliable products and services that save time and minimize risk. We bring visions to life by combining technical expertise with creative design consultation, ensuring long-lasting infrastructure built to withstand the Gulf Coast's toughest conditions.

Led by President Greg Roache and powered by a dedicated team, Gainey's continues to thrive, evolve, and grow - always remaining the partner you can rely on.

Job Summary:

The maintenance/millwright helper will assist with repair, maintenance, and welding and fabrication services as needed to meet the objectives of Gainey's Concrete Products. The job holder is expected to efficiently accomplish daily fabrications that are needed as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and VP of Operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Always meet or exceed the safety, quality, housekeeping, and production efficiency objectives while always maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work.
• Uses hand tools, hoists, jacks, and other power tools to assemble, install, align and adjust machines.
• Fabrication from semi-finished or raw materials by way of cutting, folding, machining, shearing, MIG and stick welding, etc.
• Disassembles or dismantles machines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise.
• Performs preventive maintenance while making repairs on older machines.
• Reading work orders, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine necessary work procedures.

• Ensuring operating safety devices function properly upon completion of repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Maintaining shop tools and equipment.
• Off loads trucks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• General carpentry skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical.
• Light mechanical knowledge.
• MIG and Stick welding skills.
• Self-motivated, working independently without supervision, energetic, positive attitude, and helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills used in a diverse team working environment.
• Be able to accurately read a tape measure.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus

EEO Statement:

Gainey's is an equal opportunity employer. Gainey's does not tolerate discriminating based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Equal opportunities are extended to all terms and conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participating in all company-sponsored activities and employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and terminating employment.

Must be able to complete a 7-year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.