Millwright Technician

Transco Northwest, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Transco Northwest Inc. seeks a skilled Millwright to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair material handling equipment in a hands-on, fast-paced industrial setting.

The role focuses on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment, ensuring safe, efficient operation in manufacturing environments. The candidate should have 1+ years of millwright or industrial mechanic experience, read blueprints, and be proficient with tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• 1+ years of experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyors and bulk material handling systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments (lifting, climbing, confined spaces).
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and align industrial machinery and equipment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures in material handling systems.
• Perform precision measurements, alignments, and balancing of equipment.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with rigging, lifting, and positioning heavy equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Conveyors experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Transco Northwest Inc. has been in business for 50 years supplying material handling systems across a wide spectrum of industrial applications.

Our in-depth knowledge of bulk handling systems provides expertise in design & operation and offers competitively priced well-constructed equipment which is tailor-made to meet our customer's specifications.

We are seeking a skilled Millwright to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and material handling equipment. This role is critical to ensure the safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems in demanding environments such as manufacturing plants, and bulk material.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and align industrial machinery and equipment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures in material handling systems.
• Perform precision measurements, alignments, and balancing of equipment.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with rigging, lifting, and positioning heavy equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or apprenticeship preferred).
• 1+ years of experience as a millwright or industrial mechanic.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyors and bulk material handling systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments (lifting, climbing, confined spaces).
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in frac sand, mining, aggregates, or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, stick).
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Certifications (Preferred/Required Depending On Site)

• MSHA certification

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).
• Hands-on work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Schedule

• 8 -10 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends/travel as needed.

Pay:

$20.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location:

In person