**Millwright Mechanic (1st Shift, $35/hr)** **Job Description** Summary: This role involves welding, rigging, carpentry, and the mechanical alignment and installation of machinery. The candidate will be able to assess any mechanical issues involving machinery and building maintenance. **Responsibilities** + Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. + Dismantle machinery or equipment using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools. + Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks. + Using hand and power tools, assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails. + Construct foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel. + Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs. + Using hand and power tools, assemble machinery and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten it to foundations or other structures. + Operate engine lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications. + Repair and lubricate machinery and equipment. + Select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of the load to be moved. + Attach the load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to the crane hook. + Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches. + Direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment. + Perform all duties of General Laborer, Skilled Laborer, and possibly electrician. **Essential Skills** + 8 years of relevant experience or journey’s card. + Experience in a manufacturing environment (3-5 years preferred). + Mechanical aptitude. + Welding ability. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in manufacturing and construction or warehouse industries. + Dock door repair knowledge is a plus. **Why Work Here?** After 90 days, employees receive FREE Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision. Enjoy paid time off, 14 paid holidays, a 401K with employer matching, and opportunities for promotion from within. Benefit from an integrated management system, training and development programs, and a fast-paced environment. **Work Environment** Candidates will be working onsite at a major automotive manufacturing facility. They will work alongside the existing team, adapting to the fast-paced production environment. Teamwork and the ability to match the work ethic of current employees are essential. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, Texas. **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.