Millwright Supervisor

Beck & Pollitzer; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beck & Pollitzer USA is seeking a Millwright Supervisor to oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery across multiple job sites. You will lead a team of millwrights, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with project specifications.

Expect travel to diverse locations and hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment. The role demands extensive experience in mechanical systems, welding, rigging, and coordinating resources to meet schedules and budgets, while maintaining high

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-hour construction required; NCCER preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a Millwright Supervision role.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Millwright.
• Experience with heavy equipment installation/removal in Autostore or EV battery settings is highly desirable.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge of machinery, equipment installation, and mechanical systems.
• Precision installation, alignment, and assembly of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting & diagnostics in mechanical systems.
• Heavy equipment operation including cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery.
• Welding, cutting, and fabrication of metal parts for repairs or installations.
• Project management across multiple tasks and crews with schedule/budget awareness.
• Safety compliance and hazard identification on-site.
• Materials and resource coordination for large projects.
• Structural & mechanical installation of pumps, conveyors and industrial systems.
• Leadership and crew supervision of millwright teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing collaboration.
• Rigging expertise for moving/installing heavy equipment.
• Troubleshooting advanced systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, automated machinery).

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery across multiple job sites.
• Lead a team of millwrights, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with specs.
• Coordinate schedules and provide technical guidance to crew members.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Operate and command heavy equipment (cranes, hoists, forklifts) safely.
• Weld and fabricate metal components as needed for installations or repairs.
• Use precision instruments to align and measure equipment per requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company standards on-site.
• Manage materials, tools, and equipment for large projects to meet timelines.
• Travel to various locations as part of project execution.

Skills

OSHA 30

Millwright supervision

Millwright hands-on

Heavy equipment operation

Welding & fabrication

Diagnostics troubleshooting

Project management

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Rigging

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Industrial installation

Education

NCCER certification

Job description

Beck & Pollitzer is the world’s leading provider of industrial installation and machine relocation services. We deliver an unrivalled range of services to all clients, both locally and internationally.

We are passionate about our customers and the work we do for them. Therefore, we pride ourselves in consistently delivering excellence, no matter how complex the project.

We firmly believe that we achieve more when we work together, and recognize that people are the heart of the business.

At Beck & Pollitzer everything we do is based on our core values; colleagues working together, passion for our customers and the work we do for them and being consistent and persistent in all we do. We recruit people who demonstrate these values and are good at what they do.

When you join our team, you will become involved in supporting or delivering some of the biggest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world. Our people are experts in a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, print, packaging, FMCG, metals and many more.

Position

Summary of Primary Functions

A Millwright Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment across multiple job sites. This role involves managing a team of millwrights, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and industry standards. The supervisor will coordinate schedules, provide technical expertise, and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, all while traveling to various locations. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to diverse environments are essential for success in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Millwright Supervisors include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other technical drawings in industrial settings.
• Perform precise alignments on motors, gearboxes, and rollers.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes safely and efficiently.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment based on layout plans, blueprints, and technical drawings in industrial environments.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems.
• Perform mechanical alignments on motors, gearboxes, rollers, and other equipment to ensure proper function.
• Operate and manage mobile equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes to transport and position machinery and parts.
• Weld and use cutting torches to fabricate, modify, or repair metal components as needed.
• Use precision instruments to align, measure, and adjust equipment to meet installation or operational requirements.
• Utilize power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for various tasks in installation and repair processes.
• Employ both standard and metric hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, allen keys, and taps, to perform mechanical tasks efficiently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly and accurately, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards, adhering to all safety protocols during installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Coordination of tasks to ensure they are completed within projected job completion date.

Requirements

Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies

• 30-hour Construction OSHA required. NCCER is preferred but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in a Millwright Supervision role is required.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience as a Millwright is required.
• Experience with heavy equipment installation and/or removal in Autostore or EV battery settings is highly desirable.
• Advanced Mechanical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of machinery, equipment installation, and mechanical systems.
• Precision Installation Skills: Extensive experience with precise installation, alignment, and assembly of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Advanced ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment and systems.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating and overseeing the use of cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery.
• Welding & Fabrication: Expertise in welding, cutting, and fabricating metal parts when needed for repairs or installations.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and crews while ensuring work progress according to schedule and budget.
• Safety Compliance & Hazard Identification: Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations, with the ability to enforce them on‑site.
• Materials & Resource Coordination: Experienced in managing materials, tools, and equipment for large projects, ensuring timely availability.
• Structural & Mechanical Installation: In-depth knowledge of structural and mechanical installations, including pumps, conveyors, and industrial systems.
• Leadership & Crew Supervision: Proven ability to lead and mentor millwrights, providing guidance and ensuring the team’s efficiency.
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective in conveying technical information to team members and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
• Client-Facing Communication: Comfortable interacting with clients, addressing project progress, and resolving concerns when necessary.
• Rigging Expertise: Skilled in rigging practices for moving and installing heavy or oversized machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshooting Advanced Systems: Experience diagnosing issues in complex systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.

Contacts (Internal and External): Internal and External.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear; will also be required to stand, walk, climb, stoop/kneel;seldomlyrequiredto drive. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more withassistance.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is a traveling indoor/outdoor position and will continually face adverse working conditions in the field and will be exposed to dirt, noise, fumes, heat, cold, etc.

Travel Required: 100%

Other information

This job description is not a contractofemployment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance oran accommodationto complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail] or by calling [phone].