What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at Rio Tinto?
We are looking for an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join our Rio Tinto Maintenance Department. As an Industrial Mechanic, you will be responsible for providing construction, installation, relocation, repair, and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Boron Plant.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity to become part of Rio Tinto Borates which operates globally providing borates to world markets. Our team is committed to safety, inclusion, and diversity, and we offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development.
Your Responsibilities
- Work in an industrial environment in a team setting
- Follow all required Rio Tinto Safety rules, lock-out/tag-out and isolation procedures
- Diagnose and repair all types of rotating and conveying equipment including pumps, elevators, screw conveyors, conveyors, belting, material handling and centrifuges
- Give and receive crane signals, calculate loads and rig correctly
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Use of power and hand equipment, performing varied types of rigging, often at heights which require climbing and the use of safety equipment, i.e. harness, lanyard, SRL's, man-lifts and scissor lifts
- Perform all other tasks, duties and assignments that may be required as part of duties listed above
Your Qualifications
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Journeyman level Millwright experience
- Must be able to pass 6g pipe test
- Mechanical aptitude and be skilled at repairing equipment
- Rigging equipment experience such as wire rope, chockers, synthetic slings, cable clamps, hooks, shackles and other rigging apparatus
- Experience with welding equipment, pipe machines, band saws, drill presses, hand tools, forklifts, scissor lifts
- HS Diploma or GED
- Valid State Driver's License
What We Offer
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
- 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing