Precision Millwright Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

The Working Mechanical Millwright Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading millwright crews while actively performing mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, welding, pipefitting, and equipment alignment activities. This position ensures work is completed safely, on schedule, and to customer specifications while providing technical guidance and oversight to field personnel. The ideal candidate possesses advanced welding certifications, extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support project planning, estimating, and scheduling.

• Lead millwright crews in performing mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, welding, pipefitting, and equipment alignment.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to customer specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to field personnel.
• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery.
• Replace and align motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and rotating equipment.
• Install, repair, and modify mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Perform motor and equipment alignments using laser alignment systems, dial indicators, and precision measurement tools.
• Diagnose vibration, misalignment, and equipment performance issues.
• Ensure proper installation and startup of rotating equipment.
• Perform structural and mechanical welding activities in industrial environments.
• Execute sanitary purge welding on stainless-steel process piping.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel pipe and tubing systems.
• Conduct MIG welding in accordance with AWS D1.1 certification requirements.
• Fabricate and modify piping, structural supports, platforms, and mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain welding quality standards and complete required documentation.
• Layout, fabricate, and install industrial piping systems.
• Fit and assemble stainless steel, carbon steel, and process piping.
• Read isometric drawings and piping schematics.
• Perform hydrostatic testing and system verification.
• Assist with project take-offs and material quantification.
• Support estimating activities for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in project scheduling and workforce planning.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Identify change orders and communicate scope changes.

• Advanced welding certifications.
• Extensive industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to support project planning, estimating, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in machine installation and pipe fitting.
• Skill in MIG & TIG welding, D1.1, and purge welding.

• Mechanical Maintenance & Installation experience.
• Experience with precision alignment & equipment reliability.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings.

Join a dynamic team where your skills in mechanical installation and industrial maintenance will be highly valued. Enjoy a work environment that encourages safety, teamwork, and continuous learning. Benefit from opportunities to lead and grow in a supportive setting.

Work indoors, primarily in distribution and manufacturing settings, assisting with the installation of new lines. The role involves working with advanced technologies and equipment in a collaborative environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jonesboro, AR.

The pay range for this position is $35.16 - $35.16/hr.

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 Jonesboro,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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.

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.