Millwright Maintenance

Colonial Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAM Industrial Solutions in Houston seeks a Millwright Level III to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and align industrial machinery, ensuring safe, reliable plant operation and maximizing equipment performance.

You will read blueprints, level bases, align pumps and motors, perform preventive maintenance, and work with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment. A strong mechanical aptitude and NCCER certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance experience.
• NCCER Certified Plus - Required.
• Knowledge of reverse alignment and various mechanical components such as bearings, seals, pumps, gearboxes, and turbines.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, layouts, diagrams, and technical manuals to determine installation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Level and align pump bases, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Level and align compressors, turbines, paper machines, centrifuges, and pumps.
• Set impeller clearances and adjust fan blades as required.
• Measure and verify precision fits using precision measuring instruments.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and other systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment for maintenance work.
• Remove and install valves, perform light piping work as needed.
• Conduct basic mechanical troubleshooting and support maintenance activities in process areas.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with plant policies and safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

NCCER Certified Plus

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Millwright Level III

CAM Industrial Solutions is one of the largest and fastest-growing, privately held industrial services companies operating in Canada and the United States. We are searching for a safety conscious individual to join our team of people who want to be the best at what they do, who think just “good” is never good enough, who take pride in their work and want to work with others who feel the same way.

Visit us at https://www.camindustrialsolutions.com/.

We are seeking a team player willing to work in a collaborative environment and enthusiastic about continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and alignment of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role performs preventive and predictive maintenance activities, diagnoses mechanical issues, and works collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance. The Millwright utilizes precision measuring instruments, technical drawings, and maintenance procedures to install, inspect, rebuild, and maintain equipment while adhering to all company safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.

Primary Responsibility

• Read blueprints, layouts, diagrams, and technical manuals to determine installation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Level and align pump bases, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Level and aligned equipment such as compressors, turbines, paper machines, centrifuges, and pumps.
• Set impeller clearances on pumps and adjust fan blades as required.
• Measure and verify precision fits using precision measuring instruments.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment to complete maintenance and repair work.
• Remove and install valves, remove manways, and perform light piping work as needed.
• Conduct basic mechanical troubleshooting and support general maintenance activities in and around process areas.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with plant policies, procedures, and safety protocols while working effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience
• NCCER Certified Plus - Required
• Knowledge of reverse alignment (where required), different types of metals, different types of bearings, mechanical seals, tandem seals, compression packing, multi‑stage pumps, vertical pumps, different types of drive coupling, cooling tower fan units, gearboxes and agitators, gas turbines (where applicable) steam turbines, centrifugal compressor, reciprocal compressor, machine shop equipment, hydraulic reading and IRD reading

Physical Requirements

Selected candidates must be able to complete the following physical functions including but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and other repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAM Industrial Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.