Industrial Mechanic (Rigging/Millwright) Job at Structural Mechanical Systems, Portsmouth, VA

  • Structural Mechanical Systems
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

  • Installation & Assembly:  Read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering specifications to lay out, position, and assemble heavy machinery, structural steel, and precision equipment using hand/power tools, riggers, and hoists.

  • Predictive & Preventive Maintenance:  Perform routine inspections, equipment lubrication, vibration monitoring, and precision alignment (laser/dial indicator) on rotating assets (pumps, motors, compressors, blowers).

  • Troubleshooting & Mechanical Repair:  Diagnose mechanical failures in hydraulic/pneumatic systems, power transmission setups (belts, chains, gearboxes, bearings), valves, and mechanical seals. Rebuild or replace worn and defective parts.

  • Rigging & Material Handling:  Safely operate cranes, overhead hoists, forklifts, and rigging gear to lift, move, align, and set multi-ton industrial machinery.

  • Fabrication & Welding:  Perform basic welding (SMAW/MIG/TIG), torch cutting, plasma cutting, and structural metal fabrication to construct or repair guards, brackets, frames, and piping systems.

  • Alignment & Precision Work:  Perform precision shaft alignment, leveling, and soft-foot corrections to extend equipment life and ensure operational tolerances.

  • Safety & Compliance:  Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, Hot Work permits, Confined Space Entry procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

  • Documentation & CMMS:  Log completed work orders, parts usage, machine history, and preventive maintenance checklists in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education & Certification:

    • High School Diploma or GED required.

    • Journeyworker Millwright Card / Red Seal Certification or an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics preferred.

  • Experience:  3–5+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance or millwright work in an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy production environment.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Proficient in reading mechanical blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and isometric piping drawings.

    • Strong working knowledge of hydraulic power units, pneumatic systems, power transmission, and precision bearing installation.

    • Hands-on experience with laser alignment systems and dial indicators.

    • Proficient in stick (SMAW) and MIG welding, along with oxy-fuel torch operation.

  • Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.

    • Comfortable working at heights (ladders, elevated platforms, scissor lifts) and in confined spaces.

    • Willingness to stand, kneel, bend, and crawl for extended periods in manufacturing environments.

Work Environment & Shift Expectations

  • Work Conditions: Industrial manufacturing plant (may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and outdoor weather conditions).

  • Schedule: Full-time. Must be flexible to work rotating shifts, night shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call emergency repairs as needed.

     

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift

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