Industrial Millwright: Machinery Relocation & Startup

Rhino Assembly Corporation; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Bonus

Paid Holidays

Vacation Pay

Job summary

Rhino Assembly Corporation in Fall River, MA is seeking an experienced Industrial Millwright / Machinery Rigger to install, relocate, and commission manufacturing machinery from delivery through startup. The ideal candidate has hands-on millwright skills, rigging, alignment, and problem-solving abilities in a heavy-industrial environment.

The role requires reading drawings, setting foundations, aligning motors and gearboxes, and coordinating with electrical and controls teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial millwright experience.
• Experience installing, relocating, leveling, anchoring, assembling, and aligning manufacturing machinery.
• Proficient with precision alignment and measuring tools including laser alignment systems, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, levels, feeler gauges, and straightedges.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to travel on project rotations.
• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, OEM installation manuals, and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, relocate, assemble, and commission industrial manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly prints, OEM manuals, and field sketches.
• Set, level, and anchor equipment on foundations, structural steel, and machine bases; install anchors, grout as required and verify positional accuracy.
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, reducers, shafts, couplings, sheaves, sprockets, belts, chains, bearings, and mechanical drive components.
• Perform precision shaft and coupling alignment using laser systems and dial-indicator methods; identify and correct soft foot and related alignment conditions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures, disassemble and repair equipment, replace bearings/seals/components, and support production startups.
• Plan and execute machinery moves using forklifts, chain falls, come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, gantries, rollers, machinery skates, overhead cranes, and appropriate rigging hardware.
• Select and inspect slings, shackles, spreader bars, lifting fixtures, and other rigging equipment appropriate to the load and movement plan.
• Perform welding and light fabrication of guards, brackets, bases, mounts, and field modifications as needed.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, plumbing, and pipefitting trades on integrated installation and relocation projects.
• Maintain strict adherence to LOTO, confined space, lift planning, and other jobsite safety requirements; communicate progress, material needs, and schedule impacts to project leadership.

Skills

Millwright skills

Rigging experience

Machinery alignment

Read drawings

Travel readiness

Forklifts/chain falls

Tools

Laser alignment systems

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Levels

Feeler gauges

Straightedges

Job description

Rhino Assembly Corporation in Fall River, MA is seeking an experienced Industrial Millwright / Machinery Rigger to install, relocate, and commission manufacturing machinery from delivery through startup. The ideal candidate has hands-on millwright skills, rigging, alignment, and problem-solving abilities in a heavy-industrial environment.

The role requires reading drawings, setting foundations, aligning motors and gearboxes, and coordinating with electrical and controls teams.