Industrial Maintenance Apprentice – Mechanical Millwright

Leadec Holding; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadec Holding is seeking a Mechanical Millwright Apprentice to learn maintenance and installation of industrial machinery on-site in Birmingham. You will work under experienced millwrights, performing layouts, measurements, and assembly tasks while travelling for out-of-town assignments as needed.

You will gain hands-on experience with rigging, welding, bearings, gear alignment, and tool usage, with emphasis on safety and quality standards within ISO frameworks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings for equipment fabrication and assembly.
• Perform precise layouts for new or relocated equipment installations.
• Safely and effectively use all hand tools relevant to the trade.
• Assist with rigging operations; bull rigging experience is a plus.
• Operate industrial equipment including carry deck cranes, rigger forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts and high-reach lull s.
• Conduct precise measurements using calipers and micrometers.
• Support pipe fitting tasks across various pipe types (screw, weld, copper, glue joints).
• Assist with welding tasks (MIG, TIG, Sticks); welding experience is a plus.
• Participate in bearing removal and installation.
• Align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
• Use oxyacetylene torch for flame cutting and steel heating.

Skills

Read drawings

Layout for installations

Rigging experience

Operate industrial equipment

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Bearings installation

Gear/shaft alignment

Theodolite surveying

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxyacetylene torch

Calipers

Micrometers

Theodolite

Job description

Leadec Holding is seeking a Mechanical Millwright Apprentice to learn maintenance and installation of industrial machinery on-site in Birmingham. You will work under experienced millwrights, performing layouts, measurements, and assembly tasks while travelling for out-of-town assignments as needed.

You will gain hands-on experience with rigging, welding, bearings, gear alignment, and tool usage, with emphasis on safety and quality standards within ISO frameworks.