Millwright

Demand Detroit; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role supports production through preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities include wiring and piping tasks, welding operations, and following blueprints. Shift work is required, with potential for second or third shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years maintenance experience or Journeyman card.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance (electrical and mechanical).
• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical issues to ensure reliability and safety.
• Install motors and equipment per layouts and drawings; run threaded piping systems (2” and smaller).
• Perform painting operations and follow work orders for preventive maintenance.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Burning equipment

Hoists and lifts

Lathe

Milling machines

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Inside the Role

The Millwright is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports production operations by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring equipment reliability and safety.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Requirements: Performs stick and mig welding and burning operations. Fabricates machine and equipment parts using burning and welding operations as well as with equipment such as shears, punch presses, press brakes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, lathe, etc. Install motors, machinery, and equipment according to layouts, blueprints and drawings. Run threaded piping systems, 2” and smaller. Performs painting operations as directed. Performs mechanical maintenance from workshop orders, preventative work orders as well as from written, drawn and verbal instruction.

Qualifications

Four (4) years minimum preferred maintenance experience or Journeyman card. Working knowledge of Industrial maintenance (electrical and mechanical technologies). High school diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred. Practical knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Systems and Root Cause Failure Analysis, required. Must be able to work second or third shift. An attached resume.

Tools and Equipment

Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies, as well as cut materials to size and shape. Uses welding equipment to join various types of assemblies and metals. Safely and successfully installs equipment and machinery using hoists, lifts, lift trucks, hand and power tools, lasers, squares, levels, rulers, micrometers, etc. Runs various types of threaded piping systems of air, gas, steam, condensate, process, etc. Operates mill, grinders, lathes, drill presses, broaches, etc. Repairs and lubricates equipment and machinery. Layout painting and striping projects. Operates and repairs spray painting equipment. Perform other duties as required.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s) - Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application. Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions. EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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