Industrial Equipment Install & Rigging Trainee (Millwright Path) Ready to turn mechanical knowhow into a millwright career?
If you like building, fixing, and figuring out how machines fit together, WK Industrial Services Corp. wants to meet you. We partner with manufacturers and heavyindustrial clients nationwide to install, move, and maintain critical equipmentsafely and with precision.
Why this role?
- Work alongside expert millwrights and learn on the job
- Handson exposure to installation, alignment, rigging, and maintenance
- Clear path to becoming a fully trained millwright
What you’ll do
- Support installation and precision alignment of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated systems
- Measure, cut, drill, and prep materials; route/install shafts, bearings, belts, and chains
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and help with preventive maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, part swaps)
- Assist with equipment teardowns, rebuilds, and repairs under senior guidance
- Learn rigging and equipment handling using cranes, forklifts, hoists, and proper loadbalancing techniques
- Read and interpret blueprints/layouts; verify dimensions and tolerances
- Follow OSHA, company, and customer safety protocols; wear PPE; participate in safety meetings and LOTO
- Care for hand/power tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators); record daily hours and tasks; keep the site organized
What it takes to succeed Musthaves
- Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn the millwright trade
- 3 years of experience in mechanical, construction, industrial, or related work
- Comfort with basic hand and power tools
- Willingness to travel and work overtime/weekends as needed
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nicetohaves
- Enrollment in or completion of a millwright/industrialmaintenance/mechanical trade program
- Intro knowledge of industrial equipment, hydraulics, or mechanical systems
- OSHA 10 certification
- Background in manufacturing or industrial construction
Traits we value
- Dependability and a safetyfirst attitude
- Teamwork and clear communication
- Ability to follow directions and ask good questions
- Mechanical reasoning and problemsolving
- Drive to advance in the skilled trades
Physical realities of the job
- Lift 50–75 lbs routinely
- Stand, climb, kneel, bend; work in confined spaces and at heights
- Operate in industrial environments with noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery
- Work in diverse weather and site conditions
Compensation & Benefits
Preferred proficiency
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
Equal opportunity & workplace standards
**WK Industrial Services Corporation **is committed to providing a safe & drug-free work environment. We thank you for applying. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WK Industrial Services Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
