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Temporary Millwright Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

$21.75 - $27.25/hr

Takes appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined ... NCCER Millwright Certification preferred * Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor ...

Lead Rotating Equipment Technician

Texas City, TX · On-site

$37K - $48K/yr

Take appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined space ... NCCER Millwright Certification required. * 5 years of vibration analysis experience * Preferred ...

Responsibilities * Assist mechanics, technicians, pipefitters, millwrights, and maintenance ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Take appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined space ... NCCER Millwright Certification required. * 5 years of vibration analysis experience * Preferred ...

Crane Technician 2nd Class

La Porte, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor * Act in accordance with ... Knowledge of millwright repair and maintenance * Knowledge of safety precautions necessary to deal ...

Crane Technician 2nd Class

La Porte, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor * Act in accordance with ... Knowledge of millwright repair and maintenance * Knowledge of safety precautions necessary to deal ...

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How much do temporary millwright jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary millwright in Texas is $26.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or equipment are Temporary Millwrights typically assigned to, and how does this affect their daily responsibilities?

Temporary Millwrights are often assigned to installation, maintenance, or repair projects involving heavy machinery in industries such as manufacturing, construction, or energy. Their daily tasks can range from reading blueprints, aligning and assembling equipment, to troubleshooting mechanical issues. The temporary nature of the role means millwrights must quickly adapt to new work environments and teams, efficiently learning site-specific protocols and safety procedures. Collaboration with electricians, engineers, and other tradespeople is common, making strong communication skills essential for project success.

What is the difference between Temporary Millwright vs Permanent Millwright?

AspectTemporary MillwrightPermanent Millwright
CredentialsTypically requires trade certification and relevant experienceSame as temporary, often with additional benefits
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, construction sites, maintenance projectsManufacturing facilities, plants, ongoing maintenance
Employment DurationShort-term, project-basedLong-term, ongoing employment
Employer UsageHired through staffing agencies or on contractDirect hire by companies or facilities

Temporary Millwrights are hired for short-term projects or specific tasks, offering flexibility for employers. Permanent Millwrights work full-time, providing ongoing maintenance and support within a company. Both roles require similar certifications and skills, but differ mainly in employment duration and work setup.

What is a Temporary Millwright?

A Temporary Millwright is a skilled tradesperson who is hired on a short-term basis to install, maintain, repair, or move industrial machinery and equipment. They typically work in manufacturing plants, construction sites, or other industrial settings where their mechanical expertise is needed for a specific project or during peak periods. Temporary Millwrights may work through staffing agencies or be directly contracted by companies for limited durations. Their primary responsibilities include assembling machines, aligning and adjusting equipment, and ensuring everything operates safely and efficiently. The temporary nature of their role means their employment is project-based or seasonal.

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

To thrive as a Temporary Millwright, you need strong mechanical aptitude, experience with machinery installation and maintenance, and usually a relevant trade certification or apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools such as alignment lasers, hydraulic torque wrenches, and reading technical blueprints is commonly required. Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and precise machinery operations, minimizing downtime and supporting smooth industrial workflows.
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Maintenance Millwright Technician

Maintenance Millwright Technician

Ineos

$21.75 - $27.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


INEOS rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Company:INEOS Oxide

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

INEOS Organization:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life.

BUSINESS CONTEXT:

Ethylene oxide (EO) is an important building block for the preparation of a wide variety of EO derivatives (EODs), including various surfactants, as well as a host of other chemical intermediates including Glycol Ethers, Polyethlene Glycols, Ethanolamines, and Alkyl Alkanolamines.

INEOS Oxide is one of the world's leading producers of Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Ethylene Oxide Derivatives (EODs). We currently have a total EO and EOD capacity of 920 kta spread across five different production units throughout Europe and the US. These units have leading cost economics, due to economies of scale, state-of-the-art technology, strategic locations, etc. Our EO project in the US is targeting the fast-growing merchant EO market, building on our experience and leadership position in Europe.

Purpose of the Job:

The Maintenance Millwright Technician will apply their technical expertise daily to ensure the safe and reliable operation of site mechanical equipment by executing assigned work according to plan and schedule, noting any job plan deviations, and providing input on improvement opportunities.

The candidate is responsible for safe, efficient, quality repairs of mechanical equipment to maintain reliable plant operations. The Maintenance Millwright Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor as well as interact with Maintenance Planners, Reliability Specialist, and Reliability Engineer.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Accountability 1:

SHE

  • Visibly supports and promotes the INEOS 20 Principles and the Culture of Prevention.
  • All activities performed in accordance with established company, local, state, federal, and health safety, and environmental regulations and procedures.
  • Safety improvement recommendations on all pre-existing processes.
  • Verifies clear understanding of work scope, carefully reviews the type of work and potential safety or process reliability hazards.
  • Takes appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined space, hot work, etc.) when reviewing the work scope.
  • Is aware of and responds to emergency protocols during shutdowns and startups

Accountability 2:

Manufacturing Excellence

  • Responsible for executing work per maintenance procedures in area of discipline and making recommendations for procedure improvements or noting discrepancies to the Maintenance Supervisor where applicable.
  • Supports maintenance of asset condition per INEOS Asset Care guidelines.
  • Responsible for coordinating with Asset Work Execution Supervisors on larger, more complex jobs including review of work scope with Operations, Execution Forces, Planner/Schedulers to verify clear understanding and development of timelines as needed.
  • Trouble shoots failed/underperforming equipment to identify and/or eliminate root cause with the oversight of the Reliability Specialist or Reliability Engineer.
  • Serve as elevated technical resource in maintenance repair techniques for the asset.
  • Is accountable for maintaining PM compliance, schedule compliance, backlog management for mechanical asset. Provides support to engineering project teams that install, modify, or will affect mechanical equipment in the plant.
  • Follows the progress of the projects ensuring that the mechanical equipmentis installed correctly with all parameters being properly set for reliable operation.
Skills/Competencies

Level of Education & Experience in general

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • At least 3 years of maintenance-related experience in a chemical, refinery, or industrial environment
  • NCCER Millwright Certification preferred
  • Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle

Technical Skills

  • SAP experience in areas of Plant Maintenance
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite tools
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the process and personal safety and health practices applicable in the petrochemical industry. This includes energy isolation, lockout tagout, work permitting, confined space entry, working from heights, hazard communication, lifting and hoisting, incident reporting and investigation, and MOC.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of and experience with rotating equipment installation, inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting to include process centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps (gear and rod), diaphragm pumps, reciprocating and screw compressors, axial fans, centrifuges, centrifugal blowers, and gearboxes.
  • Read and interpret work orders, equipment manuals, and drawings to perform required maintenance.
  • Apply rigging and lifting devices as needed to remove and install equipment.
  • Disassemble, repair, refurbish, and reassemble mechanical equipment per OEM specifications.
  • Install and troubleshoot mechanical seals, bearings, and gaskets.
  • Align shafts and couplings using laser and dial alignment.
  • Install and align belt and pulley driven equipment.
  • Lubricate mechanical equipment using best practices to prevent contamination.
  • Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Incident Investigations.

Behavioral Skills

  • Safety minded, demonstrated strong safety and environmental performance.
  • Strong verbal as well as written communication skills (upward, lateral, and downward).
  • Strong ability to work with others, team builder.
  • Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and co-ordinate their resolution before they become an issue.
  • Ability to manage work priorities to deliver performance improvements and reliability in a demanding work environment.
  • Good analytical and organizational skills.
  • Problem solver and change agent.
  • Self-motivated, self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision.
ADA Physical requirements, visual acuity requirements and environmental conditions

Outside

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from the weather.
  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees F for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees F for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  • The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals working in tight or confined spaces.
  • The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, Odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
  • The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
  • The worker is required to wear a respirator.
  • The worker is required to don a gas mask.

Inside:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

  • Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes
  • Employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens, and to adjust focus.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
  • Achieve SHE metric targets for safety and environmental incidents
  • Meet or exceed plant production goals through efficient and effective equipment repairs
  • Meet or exceed production reliability through efficient and effective equipment repairs
  • AsCare, 20P, MOC/PSM compliance achieved
  • Meet or exceed efficiency targets through quality equipment repairs
  • Maintain effective schedule compliance
  • Achieve plant department and personal metrics as defined in annual performance assessment

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.


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