Millwright (Travel Required)

Opti Staffing is Hiring! Position: Maintenance Field Technician / Structural Welder Location: Portland, OR Pay: $35.00+ / hour DOE (Travel Required) Schedule: Full-time, 8–10 hour shifts, Monday–Friday, weekends as needed Who We Are: We are partnering with an industry leader that has been supplying material handling and conveyor systems for over 50 years across a wide range of industrial applications. Known for deep expertise in the design, operation, and delivery of custom-built equipment, they provide competitively priced solutions tailored to client needs. This company values its employees by promoting strong communication, teamwork, professionalism, and a healthy work-life balance. What You’ll Do: Install, align, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors including belt, roller, chain, and screw systems Perform maintenance, structural welding, fabrication, and field repairs on conveyor and related industrial equipment Work extensively with fabricated metal frames, weldments, and custom-built equipment Cut, weld, and fit components for installations, repairs, and field modifications Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and mechanical layouts Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, pulleys, shafts, drives, and gearboxes Plan jobs, organize workflow to minimize downtime, and coordinate resources efficiently Lead and manage crews of up to 10 employees in shop and field environments Work independently or oversee installs/startups in both shop and field settings Travel to various job sites as needed Typical start time is 6:00 AM, with occasional overnight and weekend projects What’s In It for You: $35.00+ / hour DOE 6 Paid Holidays annually Paid Vacation (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401(k) with company match Overtime opportunities Supportive, tight-knit team environment What You Need to Have: 5–10+ years of experience as a millwright, senior industrial mechanic, or related professional Strong structural welding, fitting, fabrication, and repair experience Background in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, or conveyor-focused operations Experience with conveyor systems and material handling equipment Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Comfortable making on-the-fly mechanical and fabrication adjustments in the field Reliable transportation Ability to lift 50+ lbs Ability to pass background check and drug test The Musts: Team player with strong communication skills Detail-oriented and efficient Clean driving record Professional attitude and dependable work ethic Ability to work independently and lead teams when needed Preferred: Experience leading crews in industrial, shop, or field environments Advanced blueprint and fabrication drawing interpretation Extensive conveyor and custom equipment installation experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Opti Staffing