Millwright - Automation & Engineered Solutions

Millwright

This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $25.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications. Position: Millwright - Automation & Engineered Solutions. Location: Greenwood, IN or Gallatin, TN. Job Type: Full-Time. Travel: Up to 75% (across the US).

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Millwright to join our team, with a focus on supporting automation systems and engineered mechanical solutions. This role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment and systems related to industrial automation, robotics, conveyors, custom machinery, and other engineered solutions. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with hands-on experience in both mechanical assembly and machine integration, capable of working in a fast-paced environment where precision and innovation are essential. FAT sites could include Greenwood, IN or Gallatin, TN locations. This position requires travel across the U.S. up to 75% of the time, often to customer sites or project locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, align, and assemble mechanical equipment such as automated machinery, robotics, conveyors, and custom mechanical systems.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and mechanical layout plans.
• Work closely with engineers, electricians, and automation technicians to implement complex mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues with automated and engineered equipment.
• Utilize hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools to assemble and move mechanical parts.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet safety and performance standards.
• Assist with retrofitting existing systems for improved automation and reliability.
• Maintain accurate reports and records of work performed.
• Assemble special jobs and projects, as requested.
• Participate in product training, as required.
• Participate in product demonstrations with salespeople in our lab and in the field.
• Assist in lab clean-up and review for safety issues.
• Other applicable duties, as required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working within an industrial manufacturing and/or automation environment.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within the United States.
• Willingness to work weekends, split shifts, daily overtime, and holidays, as needed.
• Proven mechanical and electrical knowledge sufficient to diagnose and resolve basic equipment problems.
• Preferred experience in disassembling equipment needing repair, diagnose problems, clean, and refurbish/replace parts as needed, reassemble, and test.
• Ability to use/operate tools such as wrenches, drivers, and power tools.
• Proven experience utilizing electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public, and other employees of the organization.
• Exposure to a minimum of 1 of the following preferred: Finishing processes and equipment, Pump and pump motor, routing and installation of tubing and piping.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to understand written and oral English and be proficient with computer, email, spreadsheets, and look up documents online.
• Ability to learn and use OTC's computer systems to create and maintain required records regarding equipment repair and service.
• Ability to operate forklift, and a pallet jack.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Valid driver's license with driving record acceptable to OTC insurance company.
• Must be able to work in an environment with possible paint and solvent odors present.
• Ability to work in environments that may include:
  • Moving mechanical parts.
  • Fumes or airborne particles.
  • Painting chemicals and solvents.
  • Electrical equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 50 lbs.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in your work environment. You can respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes. Being adaptable also means possessing soft skills like interpersonal, communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy - Ability to detect errors in the normal course of work by standard check or routine cross-check. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create minor confusion, delay or expense to correct the situation.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Problem Solving - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organization - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Collaboration - Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal; Building and maintaining relationships through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy.