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Fluor
FM - Mechanic A
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A Millwright installs and assembles large industrial machines, such as the equipment in manufacturing facilities. Disassembles and moves machinery between factory sites, and makes repairs. May work at power plants and construction sites.
$57,080 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role. ## Job Description Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements ; Perform cleanup duties ; Perform material handling and storage duties ; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools ; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment ; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics ; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware ; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks ; Understands the various types and function of gears, the components and characteristics of gearbox setups, problems with gears and gear boxes, and gearbox overhaul, including checks and measurements of end play, backlash, tooth contact, and shaft run out ; Understands the operation, components, routine maintenance, and overhaul of centrifugal and reciprocating compressors ; Understands the types and functions, installation, lubrication, maintenance, causes of failure, and replacement of sliding surface and roller contact bearings ; Understands the parts, function, maintenance, and troubleshooting of typical motor operators, including how gears work and the parts, operation, replacement and adjustment of rotary drum limit switches and torque switches ; Understands the types, basic operation, troubleshooting, and overhaul of reciprocating and rotary positive displacement pumps and single and multistage centrifugal pumps ; Understands pipe sizing and materials of construction, pipe storage and handling, characteristics of pipe joints and fittings, and how to measure pipe length, cut, and thread pipe ; Inspects gears and gear units for lubrication problems and bearing failure ; Installs and removes gears ; Checks and adjusts end play, backlash, shaft run out, and tooth contact in gearboxes ; Disassembles, checks, and reassembles centrifugal and reciprocating compressors ; Removes, cleans, inspects, lubricates, and installs various types of bearings ; Disassembles, inspects, and reassembles positive displacement and centrifugal pumps ; Maintains and troubleshoots problems on motor driven valve operators ; Performs general maintenance work on a variety of facilities equipment and systems. ; Assists experienced mechanics when working on complex tasks or major repairs/modifications. ; Completes preventive maintenance (PM's) and client/proactive work orders. ; Provides technical assistance to junior staff. ; Performs general housekeeping duties in the work areas and shop. ; Complies with all Fluor Corporation safety requirements and programs. ##