Millwright / Facilities Technician

SF Metalworks; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Job summary

SF Metalworks in Colusa, CA is seeking an experienced Millwright / Facilities Technician to keep our growing shop running as we build for the future.

This hands-on role spans machinery installation, preventive maintenance, facility improvements, and cross-functional support. You will read blueprints, diagnose issues, and operate cranes, forklifts, and basic electrical and plumbing tasks.

Schedule: Mon-Thu 5:00 AM–3:30 PM; pay: $38–$50/hr; benefits after 90 days. Join us as we build what's next.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of millwright, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, and basic machining.
• Experience with precision alignment and rigging.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• General construction skills including framing, basic electrical, and basic plumbing.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification, or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, level, dismantle, and reassemble industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
• Maintain and improve preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Safely rig, move, and position machinery using cranes, hoists, forklifts, etc.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify alignment and tolerances.
• Fabricate, weld, and machine replacement parts, guards, fixtures, and brackets.
• Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and work orders.
• Build and improve shop infrastructure, including walls, benches, and work areas.
• Install and maintain compressed air lines and machine connections.
• Coordinate with licensed contractors and inspectors when required.
• Support installation of solar and battery storage systems.
• Assist fabrication team during heavy production periods.
• Support receiving, material handling, and shop organization.

Skills

Millwright experience

Industrial maintenance

Welding & machining

Blueprints & schematics

Rigging & alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

Millwright / Facilities Technician

SF Metalworks

Colusa, CA ( Commute Required ) | Onsite | $38-$50 per hour

Keep the Shop Moving. Build What's Next.

At SF Metalworks, we're a growing architectural metal fabrication company, and we're looking for an experienced Millwright / Facilities Technician to help keep our shop running while we build it out for the future.

This is a hands-on, wide-ranging role. One day you may be installing and aligning production machinery, and the next you could be framing a wall, running compressed air, repairing equipment, or helping relocate machines. We're looking for someone who can assess what needs to be done, figure out the approach, and get the job done safely and effectively.

If you enjoy variety, solving problems, and working with both machinery and facilities, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

Machinery Installation & Maintenance

• Install, align, level, dismantle, and reassemble industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
• Maintain and improve preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Safely rig, move, and position machinery using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify alignment and tolerances.
• Fabricate, weld, and machine replacement parts, guards, fixtures, and brackets as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and work orders.

Facility Improvements & Utilities

• Build and improve shop infrastructure, including walls, partitions, benches, racking, platforms, equipment pads, and work areas.
• Perform general building repairs and upkeep.
• Install and maintain compressed air lines and machine connections.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical work supporting equipment and facility needs.
• Coordinate with licensed contractors and inspectors when required.
• Support installation and commissioning of the shop's solar and battery storage systems.

Cross-Functional Support

• Assist the fabrication team during heavy production periods.
• Support receiving, material handling, and shop organization.
• Monitor machining or finishing equipment while in operation.
• Pick up or deliver parts, materials, and equipment when needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities and help wherever the operation needs support.

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of millwright, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment installation experience in a manufacturing, metalworking, or fabrication environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, and basic machining.
• Experience with precision alignment and rigging.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• General construction skills, including framing, basic electrical, and basic plumbing.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification, or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Millwright apprenticeship or technical training.
• Journeyman Millwright certification.
• Experience with three-phase power, motor controls, or VFDs.
• Experience maintaining CNC equipment.
• Solar PV or battery storage installation experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Rigging certification.
• Own hand tools.

Who Thrives Here

This role is for someone who:

• Enjoys variety and hands-on problem-solving.
• Can work independently while communicating effectively with the team.
• Takes pride in keeping equipment and facilities safe, functional, and organized.
• Is comfortable working around industrial machinery and changing priorities.
• Takes initiative and looks for practical ways to improve the shop.

Physical Demands & Schedule

This is a hands-on industrial role requiring the ability to lift 50-75 lbs. regularly and work around noise, dust, temperature variations, heavy machinery, ladders, lifts, and confined spaces. The position requires standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in various physical positions. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for equipment installations, downtime, or emergency repairs.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:30 PM 40 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits

• $38-$50 per hour, depending on experience and skill set
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid holidays
• Benefits available after 90 days

Equal Employment Opportunity

SF Metalworks is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the job, without regard to legally protected characteristics.