Millwright Mechanic

Job Title: Millwright Mechanic

Job Description

This role is a hands-on millwright mechanic position in a heavy manufacturing environment, responsible for rebuilding equipment, performing mechanical repairs, welding, and maintaining production machinery. You will work around large industrial equipment, support production with urgent repairs, and handle physically demanding tasks while solving complex mechanical and industrial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete equipment rebuilds, including teardown, inspection, repair, and reassembly of industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and support equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication work, including stick welding, MIG welding, cutting with torches, and grinding.
• Install, align, and maintain industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, rollers, presses, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings to plan and execute repairs and installations.
• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to verify tolerances and alignment.
• Perform rigging and safe lifting operations to move and position heavy equipment and components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on production machinery and accurately document work performed.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to breakdowns and urgent repair needs to reduce downtime.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe, clean, and reliable operating condition.
• Work safely in a demanding environment with heat, noise, dust, grease, and heavy machinery, following all safety procedures and using required PPE.
• Troubleshoot and repair rollers and extrusion machines, ensuring reliable operation.
• Assist with machining tasks when needed, including operating manual mills and lathes if capable.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on repair experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including structural and mechanical repairs using stick and MIG processes, cutting torches, and grinding tools.
• Experience working in heavy or rough manufacturing environments with large industrial equipment.
• Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and industrial shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and repair procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capability to perform frequent standing, bending, climbing, and working in tight or elevated spaces.
• Ability to lift and move heavy components, including regularly handling up to 50 pounds and more with assistance.
• Comfort working in steel-toe boots and personal protective equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair rollers and extrusion machines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic.
• Welding certifications in MIG, stick, or fabrication disciplines.
• Experience with equipment rebuilds, machining, or heavy equipment repair.
• Rigging experience and familiarity with safe lifting practices for heavy machinery.
• Forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating manual mills and lathes.
• Experience working with presses, rollers, and pneumatic systems in industrial applications.

Why Work Here?

The organization invests heavily in the growth and development of its maintenance team, offering structured training and clear advancement opportunities. Maintenance technicians progress through three defined skill tiers, with evaluations approximately every six months that can lead to pay increases based on performance and development. The company regularly brings in specialized vendors to provide hands-on training, such as advanced air leak detection and energy-saving practices. They also create engaging incentives around training, including friendly competitions and rewards like gift cards, to recognize and celebrate continuous improvement and initiative. You will join a culture that values learning, rewards effort, and supports long-term career development in maintenance and reliability.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting with large moving machinery, welding operations, fabrication work, and automotive-related production. The environment is rough, dirty at times due to the products being manufactured, and physically demanding, with regular exposure to heat, noise, dust, grease, and other industrial conditions. Work is fast-paced, with frequent urgent repair needs and close collaboration with production teams to keep equipment running. You will routinely work around presses, rollers, extrusion machines, and other large industrial equipment, using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and precision measuring instruments. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots and other PPE, and adherence to strict safety procedures in all tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Clinton,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.