Industrial Engineering Technician (Millwright)

Industrial Engineering Technician (Millwright)
Location: Fort Detrick, MD
Schedule: Full-time | On-site | On-call required
Clearance: Must be eligible for DoD SECRET clearance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Technician (Millwright) to support a government facility in Fort Detrick, MD. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude across multiple trades, with hands-on responsibility for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex industrial and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems including motors, pumps, HVAC equipment, overhead doors, and air systems
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using diagrams, manuals, and precision instruments
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment (pumps, compressors, gates, lift systems, etc.)
• Fabricate and modify parts using welding, machining, and sheet metal techniques
• Inspect systems, interpret blueprints, and verify specifications and measurements
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies; coordinate ordering as needed
• Prepare maintenance reports and document discrepancies for leadership
• Support installation, relocation, and anchoring of industrial machinery
• Work across multiple systems: hydraulics, steam, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a clean work environment
• Participate in after-hours and emergency call-back rotations (1-hour response time required)
• Perform work in high-containment lab environments (BSL-3 / BSL-4)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience across multiple trades (mechanical, welding, fabrication, HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems and equipment
  • HVAC and building automation systems
  • Hydraulics, pumps, and compressed air systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Certifications (Required)

• OSHA 10 (General Industry)
• OSHA-Approved Forklift Operator Certification
• Basic Quality Assurance (QA) Training (Maintenance/Construction)

Clearance & Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • DoD SECRET clearance
  • BPRP status
  • Access to BSL-3 / BSL-4 environments

Work Environment

• Industrial facility with exposure to mechanical systems and equipment
• Work performed in high-containment laboratory environments with hazardous materials
• Requires adherence to strict safety and biosecurity protocols

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays