Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Multi-Craft Millwright / Civil Carpenter

Position Summary

The Multi-Craft Millwright / Civil Carpenter performs a combination of mechanical and civil construction, maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting activities in an industrial environment. This position supports equipment installation and maintenance as well as civil and structural work including concrete formwork, reinforcing steel placement, concrete finishing, structural repairs, and facility maintenance. The successful candidate must be able to work safely, interpret drawings and specifications, operate hand and power tools, and support both maintenance and construction activities as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, layouts, and work instructions to determine work requirements. 
• Plan and execute work activities in accordance with project requirements, established procedures, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with supervision and other crafts to complete work efficiently and safely.
• Maintain records, document work activities, and provide progress updates as required.

Millwright Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and align industrial equipment and machinery.
• Perform equipment setting, leveling, precision alignment, and mechanical assembly activities.
• Assist with rigging, moving, positioning, and securing equipment.
• Inspect and repair pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment, conveyors, and associated mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring instruments and layout tools to verify equipment tolerances and alignment.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, capital projects, and maintenance activities.

Civil Carpenter Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, and building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and material requirements.
• Construct, install, maintain, and repair structures, fixtures, forms, and related components. 
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, stairs, and temporary structures as required.
• Shape, cut, and fit construction materials using hand and power tools.
• Fabricate and install reinforcing steel and rebar systems. 
• Mix, place, finish, and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces. 
• Verify grade, elevation, plumb, alignment, and structural integrity of completed work. 
• Repair or replace damaged portions of structures and facilities.

Quality

• Ensure all work meets applicable specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Verify equipment and structures are installed correctly and functioning as intended.
• Identify and report deficiencies or conditions that may impact safety, quality, or productivity.

Relationships & Communication

• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and customers.
• Communicate work status, issues, and required corrective actions.
• Support team goals and maintain a positive working relationship with all personnel.

Safety

• Follow all Austin Industrial, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate in job safety analyses, pre-task planning, and safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and eliminate workplace hazards. 
• Properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate a constant commitment to safe work practices and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

Education

• No minimum education requirement.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of journeyman-level experience in Millwright, Civil Carpenter, Industrial Maintenance, Construction, or related craft disciplines.

Certifications / Licenses

• NCCER Millwright, NCCER Carpenter, or equivalent craft certification preferred.
• TWIC Card required. 
• Valid government-issued identification required. 
• Forklift operating experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance and construction practices, equipment, tools, and materials. 
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. 

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position. 

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.