Industrial Mechanical Millwright - Military veterans preferred

We are looking to recruit an Industrial Mechanical Millwright to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana on a permanent basis. The main purpose of this position is to repair or replace defective machinery parts; Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up; Perform routine maintenance work on machinery

Main Responsibilities:
- Install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, a plant, or a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment and machinery using customer onsite maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures.
- Troubleshoot and maintain engines, conveyors, electrical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
- Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics
- Identify and request replacement parts in order to perform repairs
- Work with facility manager to continually update the production process and system software if applicable
- Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize work orders and minimize downtime
- Safely operate cranes, power tools, hoists and hand tools
- Assess the condition of used parts using micrometers, calipers and specifications
- Maintain parts and tools inventory
- Prepare maintenance reports and summaries using daily activity logs, daily work tickets
- Maintain electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical knowledge via on-going training, industry workshops and technical reading

Qualifications & Experience:
- Knowledge of OSHA standards/requirements
- Communication skills both oral and written.
- Repair skills.
- Good driving record.
- Able to perform tasks independently.
- High School Diploma

The Sparrows Group is a specialist lifting and mechanical handling contractor that delivers equipment, technology and integrated engineering services to the global energy industry. Our solutions support our clients to optimise their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people.
With our headquarters in Aberdeen, we employ over 1,600 people across numerous operational locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.