Millwright

Tempo,-Inc.-1; Ashland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

TEMPO Employment Services in Ashland, ME seeks an experienced Millwright for a full-time rotating shift (days 5:00 AM–5:00 PM; nights 5:00 PM–5:00 AM). The role pays $22.33/hr depending on experience, with full benefits including 401(k) with employer match and PTO, and medical, dental, and vision insurance after permanent hire.

Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting preventive maintenance programs in

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and fabrication drawings.
• Repair or replace belts, pulleys, conveyors, gears, bearings, pumps, and hydraulics.
• Ensure machine alignment, balancing, and safety compliance.
• Paint, weld, or fabricate components as needed for repair.
• Document maintenance work orders and logs per procedures.
• Assist with large equipment installations and start-ups.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or trade certification in industrial maintenance

Job description

Schedule:

Full-time rotating schedule: 5:00 AM–5:00 PM (Days) or 5:00 PM–5:00 AM (Nights).

Pay:

$22.33/hr., depending on experience.

Job Description:

Immediate opening for an experienced Millwright to join a well-established manufacturer in Ashland. This role offers competitive wages and a full benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and medical, dental, and vision insurance available upon permanent hire with our client . Full-time rotating schedule: 5:00 AM–5:00 PM (Days) or 5:00 PM–5:00 AM (Nights). $22.33/hr., depending on experience.

The Millwright will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery to support safe, continuous, and efficient mill operations. This role includes troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing precise equipment calibrations, and contributing to preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial setting. Applicants should have 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience; an associate degree or trade certification in a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair production machinery and mechanical systems using appropriate hand and power tools.


• Troubleshoot equipment failures and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and maximize production efficiency.


• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and fabrication drawings.


• Repair or replace chains, belts, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatic components.


• Align and balance equipment such as motors, shafts, and couplings.


• Weld, cut, or fabricate metal components as needed for machinery repair or modification (if qualified).


• Install or modify guards, platforms, and other safety-related components.


• Complete detailed maintenance logs and work orders in accordance with company procedures.


• Follow all established safety policies and ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.


• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to management promptly.


• Assist with large-scale equipment installations, shutdowns, and start-ups.

Job Requirements:

• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably with stationary production equipment or mill environments.


• Associate degree or trade certification in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.


• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to job site safety.


• Ability to lift heavy objects, work at heights, and perform physical labor in industrial conditions.

TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA Employer.