• Maintenance Millwright

    Aerotek (New Orleans, LA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Millwright

    Job Description

    The Maintenance Millwright is responsible for performing all levels of repair and precision maintenance on a variety of equipment including conveyors, belting, compressors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and structures. This role involves diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, recommending and executing repairs, and making crucial machine and system adjustments. The position requires the ability to remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and verify the correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform precision maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, compressors, and motors.

    + Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, providing recommendations for repairs.

    + Modify and fabricate machine systems using techniques such as welding, cutting, and grinding.

    + Accurately document repair details in the company CMMS program, including cause, correction, and confirmation.

    + Test and verify the correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.

    + Utilize advanced knowledge in millwright duties and welding/fabrication techniques.

    Essential Skills

    + Advanced knowledge in millwright duties.

    + Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques (ARC, MIG).

    + Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and applications.

    + Ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, and engineering drawings.

    + Use of precision measuring devices both metric and standard, including gauges, micrometers, and calipers.

    + Proficient mechanical aptitude with structures, metallurgy, and rotating assemblies.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) preferred.

    + Knowledge of heavy equipment use including Caterpillar, Volvo, and Komatsu.

    + Friction crane experience is a plus.

    + Ability to work all shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values precision and skill in maintaining critical machinery. With opportunities to work in a dynamic environment and a supportive team culture, employees are empowered to grow their expertise and advance their careers.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role involves working in an indoor/outdoor setting within the pulley-conveyor systems of the shipping and logistics industry. The environment demands flexibility with shifts and the ability to respond to call-outs as necessary.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of New Orleans, LA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $85350.00/yr.

     

    See AM for benefits or post-offer info

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 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.