Junior Mechanical Systems Millwright Technician

Build what keeps industry moving

At WK Industrial Services Corp., we install, align, move, and maintain the machinery that powers manufacturing across the country. Join us on a growth path from hands‑on helper to fully trained millwright, learning directly from seasoned pros.

Your impact

From day one, you’ll contribute to precise machinery installs, careful rigging operations, and reliable maintenance that keeps production running. You’ll sharpen your skills with precision measurement tools and learn to interpret drawings so every component lands exactly where it should.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, alignment, and assembly of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated equipment
• Support leveling, anchoring, grouting, and precision alignment tasks; prepare and fabricate parts (measure, cut, drill)
• Route and install shafts, bearings, belts, and chains
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues; perform routine preventive maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, basic replacements)
• Assist with tear‑downs, rebuilds, and repairs under senior millwright direction
• Learn rigging practices and assist with hoisting/moving heavy equipment using cranes, forklifts, hoists, and rigging gear
• Read and interpret blueprints and layouts; take measurements and verify dimensions
• Commit to safety: follow OSHA, company, and customer rules; wear PPE; join safety meetings/toolbox talks; practice LOTO
• Use and maintain hand/power tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators); record daily hours/tasks; keep the jobsite clean and organized

Qualifications

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn the millwright trade
• 3 years of experience in mechanical, construction, industrial, or related work
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to travel to job sites and work overtime/weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Enrollment in or completion of a millwright, industrial maintenance, or mechanical trade program
• Basic understanding of industrial equipment, hydraulics, or mechanical systems
• OSHA 10 certification
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial construction environments

Competencies

• Work ethic, dependability, and a safety‑first mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions
• Problem‑solving and mechanical reasoning
• Desire to advance within the skilled trades

Physical requirements

• Lift 50–75 lbs on a regular basis
• Stand, climb, kneel, bend; work in confined spaces or at heights
• Comfort in noisy, dusty, hot industrial areas with moving machinery
• Work in diverse weather and jobsite conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits may include:

Certifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

Legal & EEO

**WK Industrial Services Corporation **is committed to providing a safe & drug-free work environment. We thank you for applying. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WK Industrial Services Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.