Millwright

Millwright Mechanic

Aerotek is hiring a Millwright Mechanic for a company located in Jonesboro, AR. This is a contract to hire opportunity paying $35.16/hr.

Job Description

The Working Mechanical Millwright Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading millwright crews while actively performing mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, welding, pipefitting, and equipment alignment activities. This position ensures work is completed safely, on schedule, and to customer specifications while providing technical guidance and oversight to field personnel. The ideal candidate possesses advanced welding certifications, extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support project planning, estimating, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Replace and align motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and rotating equipment.
• Install, repair, and modify mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Perform motor and equipment alignments using laser alignment systems, dial indicators, and precision measurement tools.
• Diagnose vibration, misalignment, and equipment performance issues.
• Ensure proper installation and startup of rotating equipment.
• Perform structural and mechanical welding activities in industrial environments.
• Execute sanitary purge welding on stainless-steel process piping.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel pipe and tubing systems.
• Conduct MIG welding in accordance with AWS D1.1 certification requirements.
• Fabricate and modify piping, structural supports, platforms, and mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain welding quality standards and complete required documentation.
• Layout, fabricate, and install industrial piping systems.
• Fit and assemble stainless steel, carbon steel, and process piping.
• Read isometric drawings and piping schematics.
• Perform hydrostatic testing and system verification.
• Assist with project take-offs and material quantification.
• Support estimating activities for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in project scheduling and workforce planning.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Identify change orders and communicate scope changes.

Essential Skills

• Advanced welding certifications.
• Extensive industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to support project planning, estimating, and scheduling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical Maintenance & Installation.
• Experience with machine installation, fitting, MIG & TIG welding, D1.1, purge welding, project take-off, and estimating.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment where your skills in mechanical maintenance and leadership are valued. Benefit from opportunities to work on diverse projects and engage in continuous professional development. Enjoy a supportive workplace that emphasizes safety and precision.

Work Environment

Work primarily indoors within distribution and manufacturing client facilities, assisting in the installation of new production lines. This role involves hands-on mechanical tasks in a structured and safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jonesboro, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.16 - $35.16/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jonesboro, AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.