Millwright (Can Plant)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art can-making technology, this high speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.

The Millwright, reporting to the Back End Area Manager, is a journeyman-level mechanical specialist responsible for the installation, maintenance, and mechanical integrity of the entire can production line. This role ensures the plant's operating capability by maintaining, fabricating, and testing high-speed machinery—from the cupper to the palletizer—to ensure the sustainability of company equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

      FULL-LINE MECHANICAL INSTALLATION & UTILITY INTEGRATION

• Machine Connection: Must be able to connect power to machines or hydraulic piping to equipment as required for full-line installation or repair.

• Operational Testing: Responsible for testing units following repair or installation to evaluate and ensure proper mechanical operation.

• Precision Assembly: Read blueprints and technical specifications to precisely install and align machinery using specialized tools like lasers or dial indicators.

• Heavy Equipment: Handle simple and complex heavy industrial equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, and basket trucks to move and secure large items.

      ADVANCED WELDING & FABRICATION

• Multi-Process Welding: Demonstrate the ability to MIG weld, TIG weld, and stick weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.

• Precision Fabrication: Perform basic structural and sheet metal fabrication to support machine repairs, safety guarding, or structural modifications.

• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in the usage of hand and power tools to perform mechanical adjustments and custom fabrication.

      OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & EFFICIENCY

• Full-Line Maintenance: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical failures across all production stages to ensure the team's success in meeting client delivery schedules.

• System Knowledge: Apply a working knowledge of all automation standard practices to ensure mechanical repairs integrate with electronic controls.

• Inventory & Parts: Use SAP and other inventory management systems to locate, verify, and report the usage of spare parts and support materials.

• Defect Awareness: Stay alert and report any obvious defects in machinery or incoming material that could hinder production.

      TECHNICAL & SAFETY COMPLIANCE

• Safety Protocols: Strictly follow proper safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and regulating access to inventory resources.

• Hazard Awareness: Stay aware of possible hazards while operating forklift machinery and working in high-speed areas.

• PPE Adherence: Consistently wear all required safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

       CRITICAL AVAILABILITY

• Maintain critical availability (on-call/shift coverage) to respond immediately to high-priority equipment failures in the spray or oven areas that halt production or compromise product safety.