Millwright & Facilities Technician - Hands-On, Varied Role

SF Metalworks; Colusa (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

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

SF Metalworks in Colusa, CA is seeking an experienced Millwright / Facilities Technician to keep our shop running as we scale. This hands-on role involves machinery installation, alignment, and maintenance, plus building and utility work as we expand.

This position requires 3+ years of millwright or heavy equipment experience, strong mechanical knowledge, welding and basic machining skills, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Valid driver’s license a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of millwright, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment installation experience in manufacturing.
• 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 basic electrical and plumbing.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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, 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.
• Build and improve shop infrastructure, including walls, partitions, benches, racking, platforms, and pads.
• Install and maintain compressed air lines and machine connections.
• Coordinate with licensed contractors and inspectors when required.

Skills

Millwright experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge

Welding and basic machining

Blueprints and schematics reading

Rigging and alignment

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

SF Metalworks in Colusa, CA is seeking an experienced Millwright / Facilities Technician to keep our shop running as we scale. This hands-on role involves machinery installation, alignment, and maintenance, plus building and utility work as we expand.

This position requires 3+ years of millwright or heavy equipment experience, strong mechanical knowledge, welding and basic machining skills, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Valid driver’s license a must.