Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor ( WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family-owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington / Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters.

For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators.

These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long-term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close-knit support within the community.

KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel.

We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

MILLWRIGHT

Work at various customer sites installing, maintaining, repairing and / or removing machines and equipment. Must be able to install, repair, replace, and dismantle the machinery and heavy equipment used in industrial settings.

Millwright should work to schedule and prepare for these tasks to reduce and eliminate hazards in advance, ensuring adherence to all safety guidelines.

Frequent travel to project locations required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are those typically performed in this position. Employee may not perform all the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties.

• Weld and assemble steel and stainless-steel parts to company standards using a variety of tools and methods
• Plans, inspects, verifies, and documents scope of work
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools
• Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials, such as wood cement, and steel
• Aligns machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs
• Assembles machinery to foundation or other structures, using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment
• Selects cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches
• Required repair and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools and layout tools such as lasers, and alignment tools, plumb bobs, cutting torches, welding machines, hydraulic torch wrenches, hydraulic stud tensioners, soldering guns, and metal working equipment that includes lathes and grinding machines, 3-5 years' experience preferred
• Welding certification highly preferred but must be able to obtain certification within 30 days
• Ability to look at flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they would look like as solid objects
• Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout
• Confident decision-making skills who is comfortable making decisions based on measurable information
• Demonstrated ability to use logical step-by-step procedures in work to plan and solve problems
• Must perform work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and all safety company / customer guidelines
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting / carrying objects 50 lbs. or more
• Lifting from ground level, waist level, and / or overhead
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching / squatting, crawling up to 8 hours per day
• Frequent climbing multiple flights of stairs
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders or stools reaching in all directions
• Handling and manipulating objects and materials
• Coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers
• Seeing with or without correction

JOB AND COMPANY BENEFITS

• Top of market hourly rate (DOE ) with prevailing wage on most projects
• Employer-paid benefit package (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance)
• Voluntary health plans (flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), long-term disability, and life)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time-off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• Stable, family-owned and -operated business that focuses on the value of our employee s

Safety-sensitive position / drug and alcohol free workplace : Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test including marijuana.

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 509.

276.2229 or accommodations@knightconst.com .

Last updated : 2024-06-18