Maintenance Millwright Lead / Field Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Anchor Industrial, an industrial trades contractor based in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright Lead (Field Manager level) to lead crews in delivering safe, high-quality industrial maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair services at customer manufacturing facilities.

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT:

This position requires approximately 70% travel away from home. Teams work at diverse customer manufacturing plants. Lodging, per diem, and travel pay are provided. Each assignment presents unique challenges requiring adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and a professional, safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a crew of millwrights and industrial mechanics to complete projects safely, on time, and to high standards.

• Assign tasks, coordinate daily activities, and optimize crew productivity while minimizing equipment downtime.

• Perform regular safety inspections and enforce OSHA and MSHA standards; maintain a strong safety culture.

• Oversee and perform installation, relocation, precision alignment, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial machinery, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, P, and technical specifications.

• Fabricate and install steel structures, process piping, and related components; perform stick welding on carbon steel.

• Communicate effectively with customer representatives, plant management, and internal teams.

• Monitor materials and resources; ensure proper care of tools, vehicles, and equipment.

• Mentor team members and support their professional development.

 

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic, including crew leadership experience.

• Strong skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, rigging, precision alignment, and fabrication.

• Expert-level stick welding preferred.

• Ability to read and work from complex blueprints and technical documents.

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.

• Willingness to travel extensively (70%) and work effectively in varying industrial environments.

• MSHA Part 46, OSHA 10-Hour, forklift, manlift (aerial lift), and confined space certifications (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• AWS welding certification, advanced electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting knowledge, or formal supervisory/leadership training.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$40 per hour

• Overtime opportunities.

• Per diem, travel pay, and lodging provided for out-of-town assignments.

• Health benefits, 401(k), and professional development support.

 

Personal Tools Required

Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools and PPE (steel toe boots, tape measures, wrenches, pliers, hammers, levels, squares, precision tools, etc.). A detailed list will be provided upon offer. All specialized equipment, machinery, welding gear, and rigging equipment are provided by Anchor Industrial.