Journeyman Millwright

Company: Mid-State Machine
Location: Van Wert
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Journeyman Millwright is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and mechanical systems in various industrial settings. This role requires advanced knowledge and skills in mechanical systems, precision alignment, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment performance and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems, and major machine centers Read and understand drawings such as blueprints and schematics. Perform preventive maintenance and hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting Practice safe work habits Use of hand and power tools Operation of shop and maintenance related equipment Preform proper alignments of process equipment Work with foreman to complete daily tasks Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience: 2 years verifiable work experience as Millwright preferred. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of rigging and material handling Demonstrated strong communication and documentation skills Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations Must have experience in aggregate or agricultural millwright services. Must be capable of performing skilled labor for up to 12 hours a day. Must be able to work on equipment 50 feet in the air on occasion. Must be willing to travel for work with some overnight travel necessary. Must be dependable and operate with a high level of integrity. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Welding & fabricating experience is a plus. Work Location and Travel: The main office is located at 1171 Grill Rd. Van Wert, OH 45891 Travel to client and customer sites is required. Days and hours of work may vary at times to include some evenings and weekends. Work Environment: Working environment is often in harsh elements (hot/humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.). Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment, and other safety-sensitive hazards/risks. Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others. Physical Requirements: Talk/Hear: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Stand/Sit: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing. Walk: Frequently walking through job sites. Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Able to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl: Frequently climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials. See: Able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Carry, weight, Lift: The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to (frequently - 25 pounds; routinely - 50 pounds). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Mid-State participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.uscis.gov/e -verify to learn more.

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