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Sonoco

Maintenance Millwright

City Of Industry, CA

$29.62 - $36.80/hr

The millwright is responsible for corrective and preventative work on all plant mechanical ... S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits * Medical, dental, and vision coverage for ...

Sonoco

Millwright Mechanic

Hartsville, SC · On-site

$30.34 - $38.61/hr

Millwright Mechanic Location: Hartsville Paper Shops Wage: $30.34 - $38.61/hr + weekly incentive ... S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits * Medical, dental, and vision coverage for ...

Sonoco

Millwright Mechanic

Hartsville, SC · On-site

$30.34 - $38.61/hr

Millwright Mechanic Location: Hartsville Paper Shops Wage: $30.34 - $38.61/hr + weekly incentive ... S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits * Medical, dental, and vision coverage for ...

Alta Forest Products

Weekend Millwright

Morton, WA · On-site

$37.29/hr

Description The primary responsibilities of a millwright are to keep the mill running, fix ... Willingness to join a union and remain a member in good standing Work Environment: While performing ...

Alta Forest Products LLC

Weekend Millwright

Morton, WA · On-site

$37.29/hr

The primary responsibilities of a millwright are to keep the mill running, fix breakdowns, and ... Willingness to join a union and remain a member in good standing Work Environment: While performing ...

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

Millwright

Crockett, CA · On-site

$40.99/hr

The Millwright works under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor to make sure equipment in their ... Ability to work as part of a team in a unionized environment. Education and/or Experience * At ...

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How much do union millwright jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for union 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 is a Union Millwright job?

A Union Millwright is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, repairs, and dismantles machinery and equipment in various industries, such as manufacturing, power plants, and construction. They work with precision tools to ensure machinery operates correctly and safely. Being part of a union provides benefits like job security, higher wages, training programs, and workplace protections. Millwrights must read blueprints, align heavy equipment, and troubleshoot mechanical issues. The job often requires travel, physical strength, and technical expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Union Millwright position, and why are they important?

Union Millwrights require strong mechanical aptitude, technical problem-solving abilities, and experience with precision measuring instruments, typically backed by a formal apprenticeship or vocational training. Proficiency in reading blueprints, using tools like laser alignment systems, and holding safety certifications such as OSHA 10 or 30 are common requirements. Excellent teamwork, communication, and adaptability help Millwrights succeed on diverse job sites and coordinate smoothly with other trades. These skills ensure machinery is installed, maintained, and repaired both safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous industrial operations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Union Millwright?

A typical day for a Union Millwright involves assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery in various settings such as factories, power plants, or construction sites. You'll frequently read and interpret technical blueprints and work closely with electricians, engineers, and other tradespeople to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently. Job tasks can vary day-to-day, from precision alignments and troubleshooting to preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. This dynamic environment often requires adaptability, strict adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with your team.
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Infographic showing various Union Millwright job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 55% Physical, and 45% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $58,821 per year, or $28.3 per hour.
Millwright (UNION) - 3rd Shift

Millwright (UNION) - 3rd Shift

Chugach Government Solutions

New Orleans, LA

$24.25 - $31.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

About Us
Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Job Overview
The Millwright performs activities for the removal, relocation and installation of plant process machinery and
equipment. Studies blueprints, manufacturer's diagrams, sketches, and work order instructions in order to plan
layout, rigging, movement, aligning and balancing operation for the more complex types of equipment and
machinery. Directs the work of lower grade employees.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
  • Makes floor layouts which include location of attachment holes and machinery and/or equipment location layouts on various assignments and for such moves which involve relocation of an entire departmental section or a portion of a section.
  • Rigs, moves, aligns, and balances heavy cumbersome machinery and equipment as indicated.
  • Builds structures and rigging as required in the moving of equipment and/or machinery.
  • Studies blueprints, manufacturer's diagrams, sketches, and work order instructions in order to plan the sequence of operations when erecting and assembling components of acid, plating, and sodium nitrate trucks, cranes, hoists, metal stairways, steel balconies, heavy gauge steel racks, partitions, steel work platforms, steel beams for floor supports, etc.
  • Installs wall fittings, brackets, etc. which are used for the attachment of heavy equipment or machinery.
  • Determines and performs the repair and maintenance operations, overhaul and disassembly of air
    compressors, high pressure boilers, processing systems, pumps and related equipment.
  • Checks to insure equipment is running efficiently.
  • Performs periodic overhaul of equipment.
  • Thoroughly checks operating mechanisms of cranes, overhead conveyors, hangar type doors, overhead
    doors, and door closers, sodium nitrate furnaces, elevators, monorails, and chainfalls, in order to ascertain
    worn, defective and/or broker parts.
  • Replaces defective parts and makes adjustments on cables and/or operating mechanisms.

Job Requirements
Mandatory:
  • Must have basic knowledge of a millwright practices.
  • Must be able to read/interpret millwright/construction blueprints, sketches, specifications, etc.
  • Requires knowledge of boilers, air compressors, and conveyors.
  • Requires 4 years experience.
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and
    cooperation.
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the
    employee or others.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications where such certifications are a requirement of the job.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
  • Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents
    on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
  • Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective
    manner.
  • Must have, and maintain, a valid Real ID driver's license.
    Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
  • Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
  • Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.

Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement
    weather conditions.
  • Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm, diseases, cuts, bruises, burns,
    dust odors, and elevated noise levels.
  • Tasks may be performed in uneven, inclined, hard and soft-carpeted surfaces/floors, cement structures and surfaces.

Physical Requirements:
Requires considerable physical effort involving continuous activity to perform assignments requiring lifting,moving machinery and equipment to dismantle and reassemble, climbing, etc. Heavy weight lifting requirements. Involves working with grease and oil while disassembling and reassembling equipment.
Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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