Marine Millwright

Mural Industrial; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group partners with a Cleveland waterfront shipyard to place 3 Millwrights on a contract-to-hire basis. Work includes mechanical overhaul and installation on marine propulsion systems aboard tugs and vessels, with emphasis on shaft alignment and heavy equipment handling.

You will read marine blueprints, install pumps and power units, and perform precision alignments in a heavy industrial setting. Expect overtime, weekend work, and potential bilingual Spanish communication in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as Millwright or Marine Mechanic in heavy industrial or marine setting.
• Ability to read marine blueprints, specs, manuals and change orders.
• Comfort in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather, on ships and vessels.
• Overtime and weekend availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair pumps, motors, generators, propellers, shafting, bearings, compressors, hydraulics.
• Perform shaft alignment on main shaft, rudder stock lines, stern tube and strut bearings.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble machinery; rig, lift and set heavy equipment aboard vessels.
• Install below-deck equipment and connect piping for systems like evaporators and boilers.
• Set benchmarks for engines and marine gears; support dock and sea trials.
• Set up boring bars, drills, grinders and rigging equipment; test hydraulics to completion.

Skills

Shaft alignment

Equipment Troubleshooting

Marine mechanical experience

Read marine blueprints

Rigging & Load Handling

Tools

Dial indicators

Laser alignment tools

Job description

**Millwright | Cleveland, OH | $30 - $50/hr Contract | Contract-to-Hire | **Mural Group is partnering with a long-established Cleveland waterfront shipyard to place 3 Millwrights on a contract-to-hire basis. This is hands-on mechanical overhaul and installation work on marine propulsion systems, shipboard machinery, and auxiliary equipment aboard tugs and vessels undergoing construction and repair. If you have experience with shaft alignment and mechanical installation in a heavy industrial or marine environment, this role is built for your background.What You Will DoInstall and repair pumps, motors, main propulsion and auxiliary generators, propellers and shafting, bearings, compressors, and hydraulic units.Perform shaft alignment on main shaft and rudder stock lines, stern tube and strut bearing lines, and execute final alignment of pumps, motors, reduction gears, and main engines independently.Dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble machinery; safely rig, lift, and set heavy equipment aboard vessels.Install below-deck auxiliary equipment including evaporators, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connect associated piping.Set benchmarks for main engines and marine gears; assist during dock and sea trials.Set up and operate boring bars, portable air drills, grinders, and rigging equipment.Install hydraulic equipment, perform light-off, and test to completion.What You BringAt least 3 years of experience as a Millwright, Marine Mechanic, or Machinist in a heavy industrial or marine environment.Shaft alignment experience using dial indicators or laser alignment tools is a strong differentiator.Ability to read marine blueprints, specifications, manuals, and change orders.Comfort working in confined spaces, on stairs and ladders, crawling and crouching aboard vessels, and outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.Overtime and weekend availability as needed.Bilingual Spanish is an advantage given the team’s workforce composition.You should be proficient in:Equipment TroubleshootingMotor Replacement/Repair/MaintenanceHydraulics ExperienceRigging & Load HandlingMechanical Assembly Skills