Conveyor Millwright

Skillforce; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillforce is seeking an experienced Conveyor Millwright to perform mechanical installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and alignment of conveyor systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on millwright with at least five years of installing and maintaining conveyors.

This is a 1st shift, full-time position in Memphis, TN, offering up to $32 per hour, depending on experience and skillset. Benefits and overtime opportunities may apply.

Qualifications

• At least five years installing or maintaining conveyor systems.
• Experience reading blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
• Comfort working at heights in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain, repair, and modify conveyor systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, layouts, and installation specifications.
• Perform rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify causes of failures.
• Coordinate with foremen, electricians, and other trades to complete installations.

Skills

Conveyor installation

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical alignment

Welding & fabrication

Rigging & lifting

Safety compliance

Overtime willingness

Tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Skillforce is hiring an experienced Conveyor Millwright to perform mechanical installation, assembly, maintenance, repair, and alignment of conveyor systems. The ideal candidate is a skilled, hands-on millwright with a strong aptitude for working with tools and at least five years of experience installing and maintaining conveyor systems.

Pay: up to $32, depending on experience and skillset

Shift: 1 st shift, 40-45 hours a week

• Install, assemble, maintain, repair, and modify conveyor systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform conveyor installation, including frames, supports, rollers, pulleys, belts, drives, motors, gearboxes, and other components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and installation specifications.
• Perform mechanical layout, measurements, leveling, and equipment alignment.
• Align conveyor components, shafts, pulleys, bearings, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment.
• Install and align bearings, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, and drive systems.
• Perform rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify causes of equipment failures.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical components as needed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication as required.
• Work closely with foremen, superintendents, electricians, and other trades to coordinate installation activities.

Conveyor Millwright Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Millwright, must have experience with conveyor installation or maintenance
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and ability to work with tools
• Experience installing, aligning, and troubleshooting conveyor systems
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, and conveyor drives
• Experience with mechanical alignment and precision measurements
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial/construction environments
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime as needed