Lead Millwright – Plant Maintenance & Repairs

Matrix Project Services; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking a skilled Millwright to maintain and repair refinery equipment in our Virginia operations. You will inspect, dismantle, assemble and align gear systems, bearings and shafts, using hand and power tools and light machine tools.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work on emergency repairs. You will oversee preventive maintenance, ensure minimal downtime, and comply with Matrix Service safety and site-specific training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to assemble, install and test machines and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Able to operate machinery such as forklifts to move parts.
• Experience overseeing preventive maintenance and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Capable of managing layout and placement of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Must pass Millwright Skills Test at or above 70% or NCCER certification.
• Must complete Matrix Service Safety training and Process Safety Management training.
• Active status in the DISA drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation and inspection work.
• Inspects plant/refinery equipment for defects and wear.
• Determines best repair methods to minimize production interruption.
• Advises when immediate shutdown is necessary to minimize damage.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs and lubricates mechanical equipment.
• Adjusts equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Performs temporary or permanent repairs as needed.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, and shafts.
• Operates simple machine tools (drill press, pipe-threading, power saw).
• Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment per operating conditions.
• Works with repair crews on emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Refinery maintenance experience

General hand & power tools

Assemble/install/test machinery

Forklift operation

Preventive maintenance oversight

Layout equipment in factory

Millwright test certification NCCER

Safety training compliance

DISA drug testing program status

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Matrix Service is seeking a skilled Millwright to maintain and repair refinery equipment in our Virginia operations. You will inspect, dismantle, assemble and align gear systems, bearings and shafts, using hand and power tools and light machine tools.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work on emergency repairs. You will oversee preventive maintenance, ensure minimal downtime, and comply with Matrix Service safety and site-specific training.