Millwright

Millwright

This role focuses on installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and relocating a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment in a heavy steel mill environment. The millwright works with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, using a variety of hand and power tools, precision instruments, and mobile equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, install, and move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Read and interpret repair documents, manuals, blueprints, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and plan tasks.
• Dismantle machines using manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, and precision tools of the trade in a safe and controlled manner.
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, bearings, conveyors, and tram rails using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials including wood, cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, and other precision alignment tools.
• Assemble machines and securely fasten them to foundations or other structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or other approved methods.
• Perform mechanical repairs on overhead, mobile, rail, and track cranes to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Repair mobile equipment including rail, rubber-tire, and track-driven machinery.
• Perform arc welding and fabrication tasks as required for equipment installation, modification, and repair.
• Carry out track work and back-up roll bearing maintenance and repair using the maintenance management system to document activities.
• Use fabrication and fitting skills to work with structural steel and other materials according to blueprints and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulics, mechanical systems, electrical components, and pneumatics when diagnosing and repairing equipment.
• Operate mobile and bridge cranes and forklifts safely to move materials and equipment within the facility.
• Use cutting torches, welding equipment, air impact and electric wrenches, and pipe fitting tools to perform maintenance and installation work.
• Follow Lean principles and Standard Operating Procedures while completing maintenance and installation tasks.
• Collaborate with team members in a highly team-oriented environment to coordinate repairs and minimize equipment downtime.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman-level millwright experience or equivalent practical experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in setting up, tearing down, and rebuilding a wide range of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to operate mobile and bridge cranes safely and effectively.
• Ability to operate forklifts for material and equipment handling.
• Skilled in arc welding and fabrication, including work with structural steel.
• Experience with MIG and GMAW welding processes and related weld positions such as 3G and 6G.
• Proficiency in using all sizes of air impact and electric wrenches, pipe fitting tools and equipment, sockets and ratchets, and hoists (electric and manual).
• Ability to use cutting torches and welding equipment for maintenance and fabrication work.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, mechanical systems, electrical components, and pneumatics.
• Capability to perform track work and back-up roll bearing maintenance and repair while using a maintenance management system.
• Comfort working in a very physical, heavy industrial steel mill environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with structural steel fabrication and fitting based on blueprints.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude, motivation, and drive.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, non-union environment.
• Attention to detail when using precision tools such as micrometers, squares, rules, and plumb bobs for alignment tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use hoists, dollies, rollers, and lift trucks for moving heavy machinery.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy excellent benefits and the stability of a long-established Portland-based operation that actively supports growth from within. The organization is known for very long employee tenure, reflecting a culture that values work ethic, positive attitudes, motivation, and drive. Team members benefit from a collaborative, team-oriented environment and opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers over time.

Work Environment

This position operates in a very physical, heavy industrial steel mill environment where large machinery, structural steel, and mobile equipment are in constant use. Work is performed under Lean principles and in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures to promote safety, efficiency, and consistency. The setting is highly team oriented and non-union, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, reliability, and a solid work ethic. The role requires regular use of cranes, forklifts, hoists, welding equipment, cutting torches, and a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools in an industrial facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $87360.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

See benefits: Includes paid medical for single or family depending on plan Match up to 5% 401K Paid tuition Sabatical every 7 years

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.