Skilltech

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Millwright to join our team supporting pulp and paper mills nationwide. This position requires extensive travel, with competitive travel pay and per diem provided. You’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy industrial equipment such as pulpers, refiners, pumps, conveyors, dryers, turbines, rolls and fans.

• Travel to customer sites to install, align, and repair rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, and papermaking machinery.
• Perform precision alignments on motors, shafts, and couplings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and replace worn parts to reduce downtime.
• Fabricate, cut, weld, and machine components as needed.
• Safely move and position heavy equipment using rigging and hoisting devices.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and recommend solutions.
• Follow all mill safety procedures and document maintenance work.
What We’re Looking For:
• 4+ years of industrial maintenance/construction experience; 3+ years as a Millwright (pulp & paper or heavy industry preferred).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for project assignments.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pumps, and conveyors.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.).
• Skilled in welding, cutting, machining, and rigging practices.
• Safetyminded, reliable, and able to work overtime/weekends as needed.
• Must have own set of Journeyman Millwright tools.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities