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Millwright Technician

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23 - $30.25/hr

: Millwright Technician Huntsman is seeking a Millwright Technician supporting the Performance Products Division located in Freeport, TX. This position will report to the Engineering Manager. Job Scope ...

Millwright Laborer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24 - $31.50/hr

A Millwright Laborer assists skilled millwrights with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment in various industrial settings. They perform tasks such as moving materials ...

Millwright

Seymour, MO · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

Millwright Shift Schedule : 1st shift 7am-4pm M-F Salary : $28-$31/hour ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Millwright Job Duties: Equipment Diagnosis and Repair * Diagnose ...

Millwright

Boise, ID · On-site

$34/hr

If you are a Millwright and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope:

Millwright

Mingo Junction, OH · On-site

$22.25 - $29/hr

A Millwright is a key component for our workforce. As a Millwright, you will perform specific labor duties that include the use of many different types of hand tools. You will also operate some ...

Millwright

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$22.25 - $29/hr

Millwright is a highly skilled trades professional responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial machinery, including installation, alignment, maintenance, repair, dismantling, and relocation.

Millwright Laborer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24 - $31.50/hr

A Millwright Laborer assists skilled millwrights with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment in various industrial settings. They perform tasks such as moving materials ...

Millwright

Alsip, IL · On-site

$25.75 - $33.50/hr

Millwright Location: Alsip, IL, United States Status: Full Time, Millwright, Permanent Responsibilities: Work from blueprints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, instructions, operations manuals ...

Millwright

Boise, ID · On-site

$34/hr

If you are a Millwright and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope:

Millwright - Off Shift Starting Rate: $34.20/hour | Top Rate: $39.00/hour Howmet Aerospace , is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation ...

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Millwright Journeyman

Flint, MI · On-site

$65 - $82.65/hr

UBC Michigan Millwrights is seeking experienced Journeyman Millwrights to join our organization. If you are an experienced Millwright in the field of machine and conveyor installation/ rigging/ blue ...

As a Millwright Mechanic you would be in factories assembling and maintaining industrial equipment. Think about the show "How its made", all of those parts and machines would be similar to what you ...

Millwright

Boise, ID · On-site

$34/hr

If you are a Millwright and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope:

Millwright

Boise, ID · On-site

$34/hr

If you are a Millwright and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope:

Lead Millwright

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$41.50/hr

As a Lead Millwright at Kalispell Lumber, you'll have the opportunity to : * Fill in for Maintenance Supervisor, as necessary, including but not limited to vacations and weekends. * Support Kalispell ...

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How much do millwright jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for millwright in the United States is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a millwright, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Millwright, you need strong mechanical aptitude, welding and fabrication skills, and a solid understanding of machinery installation and maintenance, often supported by an apprenticeship or technical certification. Familiarity with tools like precision measuring instruments, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and computer-aided maintenance systems is typical in this role. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of industrial equipment.

What do millwrights do?

Millwrights build, assemble, maintain, and break down machinery. Due to their hands-on involvement with all aspects of machinery, millwrights have a strong understanding of how machines operate when they are in good working order and when they are in need of repairs. The Millwright Employers Association says that, historically, millwrights also completed carpentry duties. Modern millwrights use heavy-duty equipment and blueprints to assemble machinery used in assembly lines and manufacturing plants.

What are some common challenges millwrights face when working on large industrial projects?

Millwrights working on large industrial projects often encounter challenges such as tight project deadlines, coordinating with other trades, and adapting to evolving site conditions. They must frequently troubleshoot and resolve unexpected mechanical issues while ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as millwrights regularly collaborate with engineers, electricians, and site supervisors to keep projects on track and minimize downtime.

What is the difference between Millwright vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectMillwrightMaintenance Technician
CredentialsTrade certifications, often apprenticeship or technical schoolTechnical diploma or associate degree, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, industrial plants, construction sitesManufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, industrial settings
Job FocusInstalling, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipmentPreventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment
Industry UsageHeavy industry, manufacturing, constructionManufacturing, facilities management, industrial sectors

While both roles involve machinery maintenance, Millwrights specialize in installing and aligning heavy equipment, often requiring specialized certifications. Maintenance Technicians focus on routine repairs and preventive maintenance. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in scope and specific skills.

Where do millwrights make the most money?

Millwrights tend to earn higher wages in regions with a strong industrial or manufacturing presence, such as areas with large factories, power plants, or heavy industry. Factors like experience, certifications, and the complexity of machinery maintained also influence earning potential, with those working overtime or in remote locations often earning more.

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Infographic showing various Millwright job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,821 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Millwright Multi-Craft , Morristown, TN

Cherokee Millwright, Inc.

Morristown, TN • On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

183rd of 283 rated repair and maintenance companies


Job description

About Us

Our capabilities cover a full suite of millwrighting services, including installing, setting, aligning, and leveling machinery and equipment, as well as dismantling, refurbishing, reassembling, and moving. Additionally, our expertise covers close tolerance and precision alignment, as well as fabrication, concrete construction, and industrial HVAC solutions.

Job Summary

Job Title:               Multi-Craft Millwright

Department:        Operations

Reports To:           Multi-Craft Millwright Foreman

FLSA Status:          Non-exempt

 

Summary: At Cherokee Millwright, we are a multi-craft company that focuses on the needs of our customers by providing multi-trades personnel to meet the customer's unique job requests.  Therefore, all field employees will be cross-trained in various trades such as millwrighting, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, civil, etc.  The focus of this position will be install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, rigging plans, blueprints, or other drawings by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. However, it will not be entirely set to this specific skillset.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Examine objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
  • Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Dismantles machines.
  • Moves machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers, airbags, and fork trucks.
  • Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
  • Constructs foundation for machines; insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
  • Aligns machines and equipment, using hoist, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
  • Assembles machines, and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures.
  • Uses various hand tools, power tools, torches, and welders.
  • Operates Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Boom Lifts.
  • Additional skills in other crafts will be necessary to meet our customers need and will be expected in this role.
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    Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                          

    None

    Education and/or Experience:                                                        

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Reasoning Ability:                                                              

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

     

    Physical Demands:

    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.

     

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

      

    Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any

    time with or without notice. This would include duties and responsibilities working on, but not limited to millwright, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, mechanical, and rigging projects.

    Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies Field Safety Supervisor. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent. 

    We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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    Equal Opportunity EmployerAs a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAffirmative Action Policy

    Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

    Notice to Prospective EmployeesNotice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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