Industrial Millwright

Industrial Millwright

Company Name: McCain Industrial

Location: South Williamsport, PA (Regional Field Deployments & Air/Ground Travel up to 14 Days)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule : Project-Based Field Schedule | Monday through Friday with Overtime and Weekend Coverage During Active Shut Downs

Industry: Industrial Services, Millwright, Heavy Rigging, Mechanical Systems, and Metal Fabrication

Pay Scale: $24.00 to $33.65 per hour ($50,000.00 to $70,000.00 annual base equivalent before overtime and travel stipends)

Incentives: Paid Travel Time, Daily Per Diem, Mileage Reimbursement, Profit-Based Christmas Bonus, Complete Safety Gear (PPE) Provided

The Opportunity

McCain Industrial is seeking a skilled Industrial Millwright to install, align, maintain, and troubleshoot complex industrial machinery and manufacturing systems.

In this hands-on technical role, you will work directly on field deployments to assemble, position, and calibrate heavy industrial equipment, conveyor lines, and mechanical drives. Working with an old-school expertise firm that values individual craftsmen over employee numbers, you will apply your precision mechanical talents to solve complex industrial challenges across multi-state facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Installation and Assembly: Unload, move, assemble, and position heavy industrial machinery, structural steel bases, and mechanical components using rigging equipment, hoists, and cranes.
• Precision Alignment: Align shafts, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and drive systems to exact tolerances using precision measuring tools, dial indicators, and laser alignment technology.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose and repair real-time mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures on site to maintain client production schedules.
• Field Fabrication and Welding: Perform structural welding, cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication to adapt, mount, or repair equipment components during field installations.
• Work at Elevation: Execute installation, piping, and mechanical assembly work safely at heights while strictly adhering to safety and fall-protection guidelines.
• Field Logistics and Deployment Execution: Participate in out-of-town project stays lasting up to two weeks, keeping tools, hardware, and equipment staging organized.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required
• Industry Tenure: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial machinery installation, millwright work, heavy rigging, or industrial maintenance.
• Blueprint and Technical Literacy: Ability to read and work directly from technical mechanical drawings, assembly schematics, and structural layout plans.
• Field Travel Flexibility: Absolute willingness to travel extensively via ground and air, including overnight out-of-town stays lasting up to 14 consecutive days.
• Mechanical Mechanical Systems Knowledge: Technical familiarity with industrial mechanical components, including bearings, drive systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Rigging Capability: Hands-on experience using rigging hardware, chain falls, jacks, and forklifts to safely move heavy machinery.
• Preferred
• Certifications and Licenses: Valid CDL Physical, active equipment operation credentials (forklift, aerial lift, crane), or AWS welding certifications.
• Multi-Trade Skills: Basic functional skills in industrial piping, electrical disconnects/reconnects, or industrial machinery painting.
• Safety Credentials: OSHA 10/30 certification, CPR/First Aid, or specialized rigging/confined space training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Earnings: Hourly pay ranging from $24.00 to $33.65 per hour ($50,000.00 to $70,000.00 base equivalent), with consistent overtime opportunities during plant shutdowns.
• Comprehensive Travel Support Package: Full compensation for travel hours, daily per diem allocations, and complete mileage reimbursement for field assignments.
• Equal Profit Sharing: Equal profit-based Christmas bonuses provided to every team member.
• Health & Gear Coverage: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and all necessary personal protective safety equipment fully provided by the company.
• Time Off Allocations: Comprehensive paid time off including paid holidays, vacation days, sick leave, plus dedicated Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Career Development: Paid professional training and certification programs to support your long-term career growth.

About McCain Industrial

McCain Industrial is an old-school expertise firm powered by modern knowledge, specializing in industrial and manufacturing services. We operate with a Family-First philosophy, providing an adventurous work environment where we help our customers make money so we can build long-term success together. Learn more at

McCain Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection decisions are guided strictly by job-related factors, technical trade capabilities, and verified work performance records.