On-Call Millwright & Welder: Rotating Machinery Maintenance

Reworld Projects; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a dedicated mechanical technician responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing rotating machinery and equipment across the plant. You will perform welding, alignment checks, preventive maintenance and participate in major equipment teardown, with overtime and on‑call shifts.

The role requires five years of repair experience, welding qualifications for pressure parts, and the ability to work safely in challenging conditions while reading technical manuals.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Blueprint reading and ability to perform welding scopes (stick, TIG, MIG) and boiler repairs.
• Strong manual dexterity; able to work in awkward locations and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain rotating machinery and equipment.
• Check alignment, balance, level and condition of conveyors, pumps, boilers, and related equipment.
• Repair or replace couplings, bearings and mounts.
• Fabricate and weld platforms, chutes and other non‑pressure vessel components.
• Perform weld repairs on pressure part vessels and piping.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, vibration testing, thermography and ultrasonic testing.
• Participate in teardown and inspection of major equipment.
• Read measuring tools, graphs and technical manuals.
• Follow health and safety rules; keep work area clean and safe.
• Operate shop equipment to repair or rebuild gearboxes, pumps and assemblies.
• Work overtime on rotating on‑call schedule.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding (stick/Tig/Mig)

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship

Welding certification for pressure parts

Job description

Reworld is seeking a dedicated mechanical technician responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing rotating machinery and equipment across the plant. You will perform welding, alignment checks, preventive maintenance and participate in major equipment teardown, with overtime and on‑call shifts.

The role requires five years of repair experience, welding qualifications for pressure parts, and the ability to work safely in challenging conditions while reading technical manuals.