Experienced Traveling Millwright

Job Description

Job Description

Elite Construction, Inc is looking to hire experienced Field Traveling Maintenance Millwright -  to join our growing company for upcoming jobs out of town. This is a travel job. This is a temporary shut-down position. Must be Experienced! 

We are looking for individuals who are eager to strive to be successful and dependable. Project could turn into a full-time position. 

You will have to travel to Valdosta, Georgia to be hired to this job. 

Millwright will maintain machinery and equipment in a safe and timely manner to ensure plant run ability.

Typically, 2 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently. Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in establishments.

The candidate will have a heavy mechanical background and will be familiar with setting, leveling, and aligning pumps, and fans. Must have a working knowledge of machine repair, hydraulic systems, and be able to fabricate and build from prints. Must be able to pass a drug test. Driver's License is required. Out of town travel is involved. Includes daily per Diem, plus hotel room and lunch provided daily. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Installation & Assembly: Set up new industrial machinery, including conveyors, turbines, and generators, based on blueprints and technical drawings. Precision Alignment: Use specialized tools like laser trackers, dial indicators, and micrometers to align and level machinery to precise tolerances. Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime. Rigging & Moving: Operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts to move, position, or dismantle heavy equipment safely.  Machining tools (lathes, grinders) to fabricate or repair machine parts on-site. Travel Logistics: Adapt to changing environments, work schedules (often 60+ hours per week), working the night shift.

• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment MUST be able to follow safety policies and procedures, and provide safety in performance and best practices in manufacturing
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts.
• Installs modifications to equipment, or structures.
• Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment to include pumps, seals, blowers and specialty chemical plant processing equipment.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST!
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in vertical mills, or lathes, and must be able to do own set ups with minimal training.
• Experience in machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast aluminum, cast iron.
• Must have own measuring tools and common hand tools,
• Must be able to troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for improved reliability and up time.

Familiar with OSHA 

Pay depends on experience 

We provide transportation, lodging, and per diem when traveling

Must be okay with being out of town three weeks at a time 

Pay range- $27.00- $31.00 depending on experience 

MUST PASS A DRUG SCREEN!