Millwright - MS - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
This position services (overhaul, diagnose and repair) all types of District water control structure gates. Recondition and rebuild gear boxes and equipment parts. Inventive ability to draw lay out plans for fabrication and manufacture of parts where no specifications exist.
Inspect machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, replacement, adjustment or lubrication. Oversee repair work and provide technical direction.
Ability to properly and safely use hand and power tools, square, rules, micrometers and dial indicators. Ability to skillfully use metal bending machines. Ensure that all equipment is operating at peak performance.
Perform all aspects of welding, especially cast iron to steel, using gas torch, arc welding and flame cutting according to specifications, lay out plans, blueprints, drawings and/or sketches, using the appropriate equipment and techniques.
Other Duties as Assigned
The West Palm Beach Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offices are closed on Friday.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Veteran’s Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Inspect machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, replacement, adjustment or lubrication. Oversee repair work and provide technical direction.
Ability to properly and safely use hand and power tools, square, rules, micrometers and dial indicators. Ability to skillfully use metal bending machines. Ensure that all equipment is operating at peak performance.
Perform all aspects of welding, especially cast iron to steel, using gas torch, arc welding and flame cutting according to specifications, lay out plans, blueprints, drawings and/or sketches, using the appropriate equipment and techniques.
Other Duties as Assigned
The West Palm Beach Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offices are closed on Friday.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Typically has High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years' experience as a Millwright overhauling, diagnosing and repairing water control structure gear boxes and associated ancillary equipment. Five (5) years’ experience in fabrication and design in arc, heliarc, mig, tig welding and thermal cutting
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
- Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
- Agility
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Drive/operate equipment.
- Exposure to gases and/or fumes (paint, welding, oil, grease, adhesive, chemical, herbicide, motor solvent, carbon monoxide, dust)
- Eye-hand-foot coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Move/transport equipment.
- Noise exposure
- Prolonged standing
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Recognize color differences.
- Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment)
- Exposure to segmental vibration from use of impact driven hand tools
- Bending
Veteran’s Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District