Rotating Equipment Millwright Mechanic

Augment Professional Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment Professional Services is seeking a Millwright Mechanic to install, align, maintain, and repair heavy mechanical equipment for energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and work closely with engineers and site supervisors to ensure safe installations and reliable operation on complex systems. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and quality in dynamic environments. This role is on-site and demands hands-on problem solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, alignment, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Strong reading of blueprints and technical manuals.
• Commitment to safety and quality in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Use precision tools (dial indicators, laser alignment systems, micrometers) for accurate fit and alignment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, and rotating equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Inspect parts for wear, damage, or misalignment and recommend corrective actions
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers, and other trades to complete project scopes
• Follow all site safety protocols and report hazards or near‑misses
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are in good working order

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety mindfulness

Precision alignment

Tools

Dial indicators

Laser alignment systems

Micrometers

Job description

Keep Industry in Motion as a Millwright Mechanic

Are you a mechanically inclined professional who excels at assembling, maintaining, and repairing heavy machinery? As a Millwright Mechanic with APS, you'll support the critical operations of energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects—ensuring that equipment is installed correctly, aligned precisely, and operating safely. This is a hands‑on role for dependable, safety‑minded individuals who thrive in high‑performance environments.

About Augment Professional Services

Augment Professional Services is a technical project services firm with deep expertise in the Technology, Energy, and Major Capital Construction industries. We provide skilled professionals to support the execution, maintenance, and optimization of complex industrial systems and infrastructure across North America.

Role Summary

The Millwright Mechanic is responsible for the installation, alignment, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment such as pumps, turbines, conveyors, compressors, and rotating systems. This role requires a solid understanding of mechanical systems, precision tools, and safety procedures in industrial work settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Use precision tools (dial indicators, laser alignment systems, micrometers) for accurate fit and alignment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, and rotating equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Inspect parts for wear, damage, or misalignment and recommend corrective actions
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers, and other trades to complete project scopes
• Follow all site safety protocols and report hazards or near‑misses
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are in good working order