Entry Level Less Physically Demanding Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Entry Level Millwright/ Mechanical Position

Job Description

Join a growing industrial services team as a Millwright / Field Helper supporting the installation of industrial air filtration and dust collection systems. In this entry-level, field-based role, you travel with experienced field leaders to industrial job sites, assist with mechanical installation and minor welding, and learn to read and interpret blueprints. This position offers hands-on experience, significant travel, and a clear path to grow into a field leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Travel with a field leader to various industrial job sites to support installation projects for dust collection and air filtration systems.
• Assist with the mechanical installation of industrial air filtration systems, including assembling and securing components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to understand layout, measurements, and installation requirements.
• Hang and install ductwork for dust collection and HVAC-related systems, ensuring accurate alignment and secure connections.
• Perform minor welding tasks under the guidance of experienced team members to support fabrication and installation work.
• Work safely and efficiently in industrial environments, following all safety procedures and using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the field leader and other team members to complete projects on schedule and to quality standards.
• Handle physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and working in dirty or dusty conditions.
• Work at heights when required, including on ladders, platforms, or elevated structures, while maintaining strict safety practices.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality for all scheduled travel and work assignments.
• Support general labor duties as needed, including site preparation, cleanup, and basic mechanical tasks.
• Learn and develop new mechanical, welding, and installation skills with the goal of progressing into a more advanced field role.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn mechanical systems and tools quickly.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from a field leader.
• Basic welding knowledge sufficient to perform minor welding tasks under supervision.
• Willingness to start in an entry-level field helper position and grow within the organization.
• Strong and consistent attendance history in previous employment or schooling.
• Comfort working in industrial environments that can be dirty, physically demanding, and at heights.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including 50%–75% out-of-town travel Monday through Friday.
• Basic understanding or exposure to mechanical, electrical, or HVAC-related work.
• Physical capability to perform labor-intensive tasks, including lifting, carrying, and extended periods of standing and climbing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or interest in field mechanic, millwright, or helper roles in industrial settings.
• Exposure to ductwork installation or HVAC systems.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, welding, or electrical tasks, even in a school or entry-level environment.
• Strong desire to build a long-term career in industrial installation, fabrication, or machining services.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or willingness to learn this skill with training.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to take on new responsibilities as skills develop.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that is actively growing and investing in its people, having nearly doubled in size over the past two years. The organization offers clear opportunities for advancement, with field helpers trained and developed to become future field leaders. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience in industrial installation, fabrication, and machining, making it an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates who want to build a long-term career. You work alongside experienced professionals who support your development and help you expand your technical skills over time.

Work Environment

This is a fully field-based position with the majority of work performed at industrial job sites rather than in a shop or office. Travel is a major component of the role, with approximately 50%–75% out-of-town travel from Monday through Friday. Projects typically take place across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. You work in active industrial environments that can be dirty, dusty, and physically demanding. The role requires comfort working at heights on ladders, platforms, or other elevated structures. You will use mechanical tools, welding equipment, and installation tools related to ductwork, HVAC, and industrial air filtration systems. The position follows a field schedule aligned with project needs, and you should expect hands-on, physical work in varying site conditions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Brownstown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $79040.00/yr.

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.

ligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Brownstown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

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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.

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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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.