Lead Millwright

The Lead Millwright will oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment across various industrial projects. This role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, leadership capabilities, and coordination with cross-functional teams including electricians and mechanics. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of equipment setup and operational readiness.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Lead and supervise a team of millwrights, mechanics, and electricians during equipment installation and commissioning.

+ Interpret blueprints, layout plans, and technical drawings to plan and execute machinery installation.

+ Dismantle, move, erect, align, and secure heavy machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks..

+ Perform troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical systems, ensuring minimal downtime.

+ Coordinate with project managers and engineers to meet project timelines and specifications.

+ Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a culture of safety among team members.

+ Maintain documentation of work performed, including installation logs, maintenance records, and safety checks.

**Qualifications**

+ Proven experience leading installation teams in industrial or manufacturing environments.

+ Proficiency in blueprint reading, hydraulics, vibration analysis, conveyor systems, and electrical systems up to 480V5.

+ Familiarity with PLCs, lockout/tagout procedures, and laser shaft alignment technologies.

+ Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

**Preferred Skills**

+ Welding and fabrication experience.

+ Experience with precision machinery and tight tolerances.

+ Own tools and PPE.

+ Certifications in rigging, forklift operation, or OSHA safety standards.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.