Millwright

Job Title: Millwright
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to work as a skilled Millwright with a mechanical contractor, installing, maintaining, repairing, and dismantling heavy machinery and mechanical systems across a wide range of industrial and construction environments. You will support projects at manufacturing plants, food and beverage facilities, energy stations, infrastructure projects, and landfills, ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Responsibilities

• Install and assemble machinery and mechanical systems using blueprints, layout plans, and precision tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and repair or replace defective parts and components.
• Align and calibrate machinery using laser alignment tools, plumb bobs, micrometers, and other precision instruments to ensure equipment operates within specifications.
• Safely dismantle, disassemble, and relocate equipment using hoists, cranes, rollers, and other material-handling devices.
• Fabricate and modify components, including cutting, grinding, and welding structural and stainless steel as required.
• Install and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including conduit and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and layout plans to complete installations and upgrades accurately.
• Support upgrades and retrofits of existing machinery and systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Follow OSHA and site-specific safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and participation in required medical evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including logs of maintenance activities, inspections, and inventory of parts and tools.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other trades to coordinate work and complete projects on schedule.
• Perform general labor and construction-related tasks as needed to support mechanical and fabrication projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in industrial or mechanical settings.
• Proficiency in installing, maintaining, repairing, and dismantling heavy machinery and mechanical systems.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret mechanical drawings and layout plans.
• Experience with laser alignment tools and other precision instruments for alignment and calibration.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Welding skills, including MIG welding, with experience working on structural and stainless steel components.
• Fabrication skills, including cutting, grinding, and assembly of mechanical structures.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical systems.
• Ability to install and bend conduit and perform basic plumbing-related tasks as required for mechanical installations.
• Competence using a wide range of hand tools and power tools for installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety training and adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to work collaboratively on job sites.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial and construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Red Seal certification (Canada) or equivalent trade certification is highly valued.
• Additional safety training and certifications beyond OSHA are an asset.
• Experience in construction, carpentry, and general labor in support of mechanical projects.
• Experience in maintenance technician roles within industrial, manufacturing, or construction settings.
• Experience with upgrades and retrofits of existing machinery and systems.
• Comfort working across diverse environments such as manufacturing plants, food and beverage facilities, energy stations, infrastructure projects, and landfills.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining documentation, maintenance logs, and inventory records.

Why Work Here?
You will join a company that offers competitive compensation, including pay for travel time, and supports your long-term career growth through ongoing development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is provided to support your overall well-being, while the variety of projects and industries keeps the work engaging and allows you to continually expand your skills.
Work Environment
The work environment centers on industrial and construction job sites where mechanical, fabrication, machine, concrete, and general construction projects are performed. You will work with heavy machinery, mechanical systems, and fabrication equipment, including welding and grinding tools, alignment instruments, and standard hand and power tools. Job sites may include manufacturing plants, food and beverage facilities, energy stations, infrastructure projects, and landfills, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols and OSHA standards. The role involves hands-on, physically active work in dynamic field conditions, collaborating with other trades and team members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hermiston, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hermiston,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.