Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician

• Job Title: Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based / Extended Weeks)
• Base Compensation Range: $28.00 – $42.00 per hour (determined by experience, trade certifications, and local market rate)

Position Overview

We are hiring for one of our clients, a leading North American manufacturer of essential industrial materials and infrastructure solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Millwright / Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair dynamic heavy industrial machinery across our plant facilities. This role involves both shop and field work on mechanical systems including conveyors, crushers, vibrating screens, pumps, motors, piping, dust collectors, and related rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Assembly & Installation: Assemble, install, align, and construct heavy industrial machinery, conveyors, feed bins, chute liners, screen media, gearboxes, and structural supports.

• Mechanical Maintenance & Overhaul: Perform disassembly, inspection, repair, overhaul, and reassembly of mechanical and hydraulic systems (shafting, bearings, seals, couplings, pumps, engines, air compressors, and filters).

• Precision Alignment & Rigging: Perform precision motor and gearbox alignment. Safely rig and maneuver heavy, complex equipment parts.

• Fabrication & Pipefitting: Utilize power and hand tools for measuring, cutting, welding (SMAW/FCAW), threading, bending, and joining pipes, valves, and fittings according to blueprints or sketches.

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to MSHA/OSHA safety regulations, environmental policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and confined space protocols.

• Maintenance Operations: Maintain accurate written and digital equipment repair records, manage parts inventory for assigned jobs, and uphold 5S/housekeeping standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of an trade apprenticeship or technical trade school program preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant millwright or heavy industrial maintenance experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated skills in welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and basic industrial electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Preferred Certifications & Experience:

• AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welder Certification (SMAW / FCAW processes).

• NCCCO Crane Certification, Rigging & Signalperson Certification.

• Hydraulic Systems Certification or formal technical hydraulic training.

• Precision Alignment Certification (Laser or Dial Indicator methods).

• Bearing Installation Certification (SKF, Timken, or equivalent).

• 3+ years of experience in aggregate, mining, or bulk material handling industries.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Ability to work at heights, climb scaffolding, and maintain balance on elevated structures.

• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver objects weighing 50+ lbs.

• Flexibility to work extended shifts, including weekends and call-outs as operational needs require.

• PPE & Respiratory Safety: Candidates must follow all plant safety protocols, including proper fit and use of required safety equipment (such as respirators). Where tight-fitting respirators are mandatory for safety compliance, candidates must be able to achieve a proper seal under regulatory fit-testing standards. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Our client offers a competitive hourly pay scale and total rewards package:

• Hourly Compensation: $28.00 – $42.00 per hour (commensurate with skills and certifications)

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options plus employer match

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Health Accounts: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Paid Time Off: Paid PTO, paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave (maternity/paternity)

• Career Growth: Educational Assistance Program and ongoing trade training

Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodations

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.