Millwright Tech III (1st CLASS) / Mechanical at DSC Dredge – Reserve, Louisiana

*Millwright Mechanical Technician First Class"

About this Position

At DSC Dredge, the Millwright Technician III role is for experienced millwrights who have mastered their trade and are trusted to work independently on complex mechanical and hydraulic systems. In this role, you’ll utilize your skills and experience to troubleshoot, assemble, and align pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and rotating equipment using detailed machinist drawings and advanced mechanical knowledge.

As a Millwright Technician III, you’ll be a go to resource setting the standard for quality, safety, and craftsmanship while working on custom built dredging equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Works safely in an industrial environment and around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures; uses/wears all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Maintains confidentially of information.
• Travels as required to customer sites to perform modifications and maintenance of mechanical equipment as needed.
• Maintains level of work performance in accordance with DSC's standards and/or production deadline specifications with minimal supervision.
• Meets all project deadlines; complete all assignments in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines.
• Maintains all maintenance, repair and testing records of machinery at a first class mechanic level in the dredging industry.
• Comprehends and implements detailed written and oral instructions; demonstrates proper judgment and decision making skills.
• Completes all work assignments in a timely fashion with minimum supervision.
• Orders required parts as needed for repairs or assembly of parts.
• Skilled in alignments and layouts with laser and dial indicators.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and makes repairs and/or rebuilds machinery associated with dredging industry such as centrifugal pumps, hydraulic pumps, etc.
• Conducts prevention maintenance/repairs to all departmental machinery.
• Reads and understands drawings, design specifications, service manuals, flowcharts, tables, graphs and manufacturer instructions to repair, install and test machinery used in the dredging industry.
• Maintains an updated journal of work progress on all assigned jobs.
• Trains and evaluates others in your field and under your supervision.
• Works overtime and/or weekends when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibit a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required. Travel may be air, water or land based depending on the specific project.
• Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the Company outside of or in addition to primarily-assigned position, work area, or department on an as needed basis.
• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
• Knowledge in the use of job related testing and alignment instruments such as, dial indicators, filler gages, calipers, etc.
• Job related knowledge of dredge, dredge equipment and dredge construction.
• Own a complete set of mechanic tools, to include required hand and pneumatic tools to work on large construction type equipment as well as tools to repair smaller type automotive vehicles, include tools up to and including ½” drive.
• Trained in Lock/Out Tag Out Procedures, Fall Arrest, Confined Space and Ladder Safety (on-the-job training if necessary).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform various physical tasks, work in diverse weather conditions, and tolerate a noisy industrial environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical, audiogram, pulmonary function test, respiratory fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

DSC Dredge, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This technologically driven company takes pride in being "the world's leader in portable dredges".

If you thrive on precision work, problem solving, continuous improvement, and have 3 or more years of experience, in troubleshooting, assembling, and maintaining hydraulic systems, then we want you to be a part of the team!

Apply online at www.dscdredge.com.