Apprentice Precision Millwright Mechanic

WK Industrials Services - USA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA 10 Certification

Job summary

WK Industrial Services Corporation is seeking an Apprentice Precision Millwright Mechanic to assist with installing, aligning and maintaining industrial machinery on production lines. You’ll gain hands‑on experience under the guidance of senior millwrights, with mentorship and on‑the‑job learning in a safety‑minded, fast‑paced setting.

You’ll tackle leveling, anchoring, grouting, shaft and belt installations, and routine preventive maintenance while developing accuracy and mechanical skills

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn the millwright trade.
• 3 years of experience in mechanical, construction, industrial, or related work.
• Competence with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to travel to job sites and work overtime/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install & Align: Assist with installing conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated equipment; help with leveling, anchoring, grouting, and precision alignment.
• Fabricate & Prep: Measure, cut, drill, and prepare components as directed; route and install shafts, bearings, belts, and chains.
• Maintain & Repair: Support preventive maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, basic part changes), and assist with tear-downs, rebuilds, and repairs under guidance.
• Rig & Move: Learn safe rigging, hoisting, and equipment movement using cranes, forklifts, hoists, and rigging gear.
• Read the Prints: Help interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints and verify measurements for accurate installation.
• Safety First: Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety rules; use proper PPE; participate in safety meetings and LOTO procedures; keep the work area clean and organized.
• Tools & Docs: Use and care for hand/power tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators); record daily hours and tasks; assist with cleanup and material staging.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety‑first mindset

Clear communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Millwright/industrial trades program enrollment

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Apprentice Precision Millwright MechanicA day in the life at WK Industrial Services Corp.Your day starts with a toolbox talk and a safety check. You gear up, review drawings with a senior millwright, and set up precision tools. Before lunch, you’re assisting with the alignment of a gearbox on a production line. In the afternoon, you help rig and place a pump, verify dimensions against the layout, and document your work. By day’s end, tools are cleaned, materials are staged for tomorrow, and your hours are recorded.About usWK Industrial Services Corp. delivers nationwide industrial construction and millwright solutions—from equipment installation and rigging to maintenance and full turnkey projects—for manufacturing and heavy‑industrial customers. Safety, quality, and developing the next generation of skilled trades talent drive everything we do.The roleThis entry-track role supports experienced millwrights with the installation, assembly, troubleshooting, and upkeep of industrial machinery and mechanical systems. It’s built for mechanically inclined, safety‑minded individuals who want to grow into a fully trained millwright through hands‑on work, mentorship, and on‑the‑job learning.What you’ll tackleInstall & Align: Assist with installing conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated equipment; help with leveling, anchoring, grouting, and precision alignment.Fabricate & Prep: Measure, cut, drill, and prepare components as directed; route and install shafts, bearings, belts, and chains.Maintain & Repair: Support preventive maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, basic part changes), and assist with tear‑downs, rebuilds, and repairs under guidance.Rig & Move: Learn safe rigging, hoisting, and equipment movement using cranes, forklifts, hoists, and rigging gear.Read the Prints: Help interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints and verify measurements for accurate installation.Safety First: Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety rules; use proper PPE; participate in safety meetings and LOTO procedures; keep the work area clean and organized.Tools & Docs: Use and care for hand/power tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators); record daily hours and tasks; assist with cleanup and material staging.What you bringRequiredMechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn the millwright trade3 years of experience in mechanical, construction, industrial, or related workCompetence with basic hand and power toolsAbility to travel to job sites and work overtime/weekends as neededValid driver’s license and reliable transportationPreferredEnrollment in or completion of a millwright, industrial maintenance, or mechanical trade programFoundational understanding of industrial equipment, hydraulics, or mechanical systemsOSHA 10 certificationExperience in manufacturing or industrial construction settingsCore competenciesDependable work ethic and a safety‑first mindsetClear communication and strong teamworkAbility to follow instructions, ask clarifying questions, and solve problemsMotivation to advance within the skilled tradesPhysical demandsLift 50–75 lbs regularlyStand, climb, kneel, bend; work in confined spaces or at heightsComfort operating in noisy, dusty, hot industrial environments around moving machineryWork in varied weather and jobsite conditionsCompensation & BenefitsBenefits may include:ProficienciesOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Compliance notices**WK Industrial Services Corporation **is committed to providing a safe & drug-free work environment. We thank you for applying. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.WK Industrial Services Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.