Millwright Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Millwright Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery with a strong emphasis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical components, and fabrication work. You will use your technical expertise to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently by reading and interpreting blueprints, performing preventative maintenance, and responding quickly to mechanical issues in a demanding production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Recognize, remove, and replace sprockets, bearings, roller chains, and related mechanical components.
• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints to plan and execute repairs and installations.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Cut, weld, and perform fabrication work using different types of steel to repair or modify equipment.
• Assess machinery and hydraulic problems and complete repairs in a timely and safe manner.
• Determine shaft sizes, take accurate measurements, and build shafts for replacement as needed.
• Adhere strictly to an absolute lock-out policy by ensuring power sources are turned off, machines are locked out, and isolation is verified before work begins.
• Submit detailed work requests and complete work orders to document maintenance and repair activities.
• Work safely at heights and in physically demanding conditions while following all safety procedures.
• Perform job duties that require walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience maintaining bearings, drives, roller chains, and similar mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency in recognizing and changing sprockets, bearings, and chains.
• Experience performing routine preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to assess and repair machinery and hydraulic problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to determine shaft sizes, take precise measurements, and build replacement shafts.
• Strict adherence to lock-out/tag-out and other safety policies.
• Capability to complete and manage work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working at heights in a physically demanding environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience, including cutting and joining different types of steel.
• Fabrication experience for repairing or modifying equipment components.
• Familiarity with roller chains, bearings, and other rotating equipment components.
• Hands-on experience with industrial troubleshooting in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when measuring and building shafts or other components.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and company policies.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and in challenging environmental conditions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that actively supports your professional growth through a structured technician progression path and a sponsored apprenticeship program. The organization promotes a culture of continuous learning, offering five technician levels based on performance so you can develop your skills and advance your career over time. A comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, 401(k), health savings account, and workers’ compensation coverage, supports your overall well-being. You will work in an environment that values internal development, encourages you to start where you are, and provides clear opportunities to grow your career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility where conditions can be hot, dirty, and physically demanding. You will frequently work at heights and in areas that require climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The role operates on a 3rd shift schedule from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., requiring comfort with overnight work. You will use industrial tools and equipment for mechanical maintenance, welding, and fabrication while adhering to strict safety and lock-out procedures in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Forsyth, GA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Forsyth,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.