Millwright
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Title:
Millwright
Pay Rate:$36 per hour
Per Diem:$770 per week
Job DescriptionThis role focuses on precision installation and rebuilding of heavy industrial equipment in a remote plant environment. You will perform specialized ball mill installations, align critical components using precision instruments, and help rebuild an industrial facility after demolition. The position requires hands‑on field work at high elevation in challenging outdoor conditions, supporting a long‑term industrial construction project.
ResponsibilitiesPerform ball mill installations as a specialized millwright trade, ensuring accurate setup and reliable operation.
Set sole plates using precision optical instruments to achieve exact alignment and levelness.
Align motors, gears, and related rotating equipment using laser alignment tools to meet precise tolerances.
Oversee and participate in mechanical installations, including filter presses and other process equipment.
Work closely with the millwright crew to install new ball mills, CIL tanks, filter presses, and thickener tanks.
Support the demolition and subsequent rebuilding of an old industrial plant, including refurbishment and new equipment installation.
Ensure all mechanical work meets project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Use and care for precision instruments such as optic levels and laser levels provided on site.
Collaborate with foremen and crew members to coordinate daily tasks, address field challenges, and maintain productivity.
Adapt to working in a remote industrial jobsite at approximately 7,000 feet elevation with primarily outdoor work.
Proven experience as a millwright in heavy industrial construction environments.
Hands‑on experience performing ball mill installations and related heavy mechanical work.
Demonstrated ability to set sole plates using precision optics for accurate alignment.
Proficiency in aligning motors and gears using laser alignment equipment.
Strong experience in industrial equipment installation, including tanks, presses, and related mechanical systems.
Ability to work safely and effectively in remote, high‑elevation, outdoor industrial jobsites.
Capacity to work extended hours, including 6 days per week and 10‑hour shifts.
For foreman roles, ability to communicate effectively with Spanish‑speaking workers, including bilingual capability when needed.
Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience with large heavy industrial contractors is preferred.
Experience on heavy industrial projects is strongly preferred over data center or light indoor environments.
Experience in heavy industrial outfits rather than conveyor installation or light material handling work is preferred.
Experience supervising or leading crews in industrial construction is an asset, especially for foreman roles.
Comfort using computer hardware for foreman responsibilities when required.
Ability to work effectively in multilingual crews and support Spanish‑only speaking workers where applicable.
You will join a long‑term, two‑year industrial project with consistent hours and a structured schedule. The company provides weekly per diem support, transportation from the local town to the job site, and necessary precision instruments such as optic and laser levels. For foreman roles, computer hardware is available if needed, and a clear tool list is provided so you know exactly what to bring.
This is an opportunity to work on a significant plant rebuild, develop your skills in complex industrial installations, and be part of a tight‑knit crew in a unique remote setting.
The project is located in a remote area approximately an hour and a half from a small Nevada town, with no services directly at…
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