Industrial Mechanic (Rigging/Millwright)
Structural Mechanical Systems
Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Installation & Assembly: Read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering specifications to lay out, position, and assemble heavy machinery, structural steel, and precision equipment using hand/power tools, riggers, and hoists.
Predictive & Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, equipment lubrication, vibration monitoring, and precision alignment (laser/dial indicator) on rotating assets (pumps, motors, compressors, blowers).
Troubleshooting & Mechanical Repair: Diagnose mechanical failures in hydraulic/pneumatic systems, power transmission setups (belts, chains, gearboxes, bearings), valves, and mechanical seals. Rebuild or replace worn and defective parts.
Rigging & Material Handling: Safely operate cranes, overhead hoists, forklifts, and rigging gear to lift, move, align, and set multi-ton industrial machinery.
Fabrication & Welding: Perform basic welding (SMAW/MIG/TIG), torch cutting, plasma cutting, and structural metal fabrication to construct or repair guards, brackets, frames, and piping systems.
Alignment & Precision Work: Perform precision shaft alignment, leveling, and soft-foot corrections to extend equipment life and ensure operational tolerances.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, Hot Work permits, Confined Space Entry procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Documentation & CMMS: Log completed work orders, parts usage, machine history, and preventive maintenance checklists in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Education & Certification:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Journeyworker Millwright Card / Red Seal Certification or an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics preferred.
Experience: 3–5+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance or millwright work in an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy production environment.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in reading mechanical blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and isometric piping drawings.
Strong working knowledge of hydraulic power units, pneumatic systems, power transmission, and precision bearing installation.
Hands-on experience with laser alignment systems and dial indicators.
Proficient in stick (SMAW) and MIG welding, along with oxy-fuel torch operation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Comfortable working at heights (ladders, elevated platforms, scissor lifts) and in confined spaces.
Willingness to stand, kneel, bend, and crawl for extended periods in manufacturing environments.
Work Conditions: Industrial manufacturing plant (may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and outdoor weather conditions).
Schedule: Full-time. Must be flexible to work rotating shifts, night shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call emergency repairs as needed.
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