Job Details

Position: Mechanical Millwright Apprentice

Location: Greenville, SC

Job Type: Fulltime

Reports to:

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: As a Mechanical Millwright Apprentice, you will work under the guidance of experienced millwrights to learn the skills necessary to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical systems. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in industrial maintenance and mechanical trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings for equipment fabrication and assembly
• Perform precise layouts for new or relocated equipment installations
• Safely and effectively use all hand tools relevant to the trade
• Assist with rigging operations: bull rigging experience is a plus
• Operate industrial equipment including carry deck cranes, rigger forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts and high-reach lulls
• Utilize heavy-duty machine roller, toe-jacks, and air bearings (preferred)
• Conduct precise measurements using calipers and micrometers
• Support pip fitting tasks across various pipe types (screw, weld, copper, glue joints)
• Assist with welding tasks (MIG, TIG, Sticks); welding experience is a plus
• Participate in bearing removal and installation
• Align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
• Use oxyacetylene torch for flame cutting and steel heating
• Operate Theodolite surveying equipment (preferred)
• Travel for out-of-town assignments as needed
• Collaborate effectively with team members and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria
• Apply basic mathematics to solve problems
• Plan tasks and select appropriate tools
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• Work confidently at heights
• Compare and differentiate sizes, shapes, and forms of mechanical components

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial maintenance
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Work under immediate supervision

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance: kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.

As Outlined In The Job Description