Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Millwright Mechanic – Night Shift

Job Description

This Industrial Millwright Mechanic role is a night shift position based in Thomaston, Georgia, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving industrial equipment throughout the mill to support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. You will work with a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, ensuring equipment uptime and addressing issues quickly while following strict safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment throughout the mill to support safe and efficient production.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace bearings, drivers, roller chains, sprockets, and related components.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Read and interpret equipment drawings and blueprints to plan and execute repairs and installations.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Cut, weld, and perform fabrication work using different types of steel to repair or modify equipment as needed.
• Determine shaft sizes, perform precise measurements, and build or replace shafts to specification.
• Recognize worn or damaged components and replace chains, bearings, sprockets, and other parts as required.
• Strictly adhere to an absolute lock-out policy by shutting off power sources, locking out equipment, and testing to confirm isolation before starting work.
• Submit work requests and accurately complete work orders to document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Work safely at heights and in physically demanding conditions while following all site safety procedures.
• Perform physical tasks including walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an industrial millwright, industrial mechanic, or similar maintenance role in a mill or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and replacing bearings, roller chains, drivers, sprockets, and related power transmission components.
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, and steel fabrication for equipment repair and modification.
• Ability to determine shaft sizes, take accurate measurements, and build or replace shafts to specification.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including strict adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Capability to complete work orders and submit work requests clearly and accurately.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, bend, work at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work night shift hours (3rd shift: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a non-climate-controlled, hot, and physically demanding industrial environment.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined or challenging spaces when required.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on equipment reliability and long-term performance.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with operations and maintenance teams.
• Self-motivated, safety-minded, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in ongoing training and skill development, including participation in apprenticeship programs and advancement through technician levels.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that actively invests in your growth and long-term career development. The organization offers a structured technician progression path with five levels, allowing you to advance based on your performance and skills. A company-sponsored apprenticeship program provides formal training and support to help you build your expertise over time. You also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), and workers’ compensation coverage. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, skill-building, and the philosophy of starting your career here and growing your future within the organization.

Work Environment

This role is based in a mill environment that is non-climate-controlled, hot, dirty, and physically demanding. You will work primarily on the night shift (3rd shift), with typical hours from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The work involves frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as working at heights and around heavy industrial machinery. You will regularly use tools and equipment related to mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Safety protocols, including strict lock-out/tag-out procedures, are a core part of the daily work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, GA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.