How to hire an industrial maintenance millwright

How to hire an industrial maintenance millwright, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial maintenance millwright hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an industrial maintenance millwright job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial maintenance millwright
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the industrial maintenance millwright you need to hire. Certain industrial maintenance millwright roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect industrial maintenance millwright also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents industrial maintenance millwright salaries for various positions.

   Type of Industrial Maintenance Millwright	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Maintenance Millwright	Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.	$18-34
   Millwright Apprentice	A millwright apprentice is a skilled tradesman or high-precision craftsman who installs, repairs, maintains, or reassembles machinery in power plants, construction sites, and factories. Millwright apprentices perform forklift preventive maintenance on a daily basis... Show more	$13-23
   Millwright	A millwright is responsible for maintaining and operating machinery from necessary to advanced systems. Millwrights install and upgrade machine components for optimization through analyzing blueprints and specifications... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Hand Tools
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Plant Equipment
   • Cranes
   • Hoists
   • PLC
   • Blowers
   • Machine Tools
   • CNC
   • Plumbing
   • Test Equipment
   • Torches
   • Building Materials

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used pulleys and cables to hoist devices; knowledgeable in load-bearing properties of ropes, cables, hoists, and cranes.
   • Complete building maintenance, plumbing, machine installation and removal, preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
   • Set up or build jigs.
   • Install power drives in correct position, and align power shafts and pulleys.
   • Trouble shoot blowers and replace if need, maintain compressor and perform daily pms.
   • Operate forklifts, scissor lift, man lifts, overhead cranes, block out and tag out procedures.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your industrial maintenance millwright job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An industrial maintenance millwright can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, industrial maintenance millwrights' average salary in florida is 40% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level industrial maintenance millwrights 45% less than senior-level industrial maintenance millwrights.
   • Certifications. An industrial maintenance millwright with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an industrial maintenance millwright's salary.

   Average industrial maintenance millwright salary

   $53,372yearly

   $25.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial maintenance millwright salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average industrial maintenance millwright salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Idaho	$69,424	$33
   2	Minnesota	$66,640	$32
   3	Michigan	$57,188	$27
   4	Texas	$54,553	$26
   5	Illinois	$53,745	$26
   6	Iowa	$51,981	$25
   7	Oregon	$51,933	$25
   8	Ohio	$51,529	$25
   9	Georgia	$51,315	$25
   10	Kansas	$50,200	$24
   11	Indiana	$48,934	$24
   12	Virginia	$47,142	$23
   13	Florida	$42,738	$21

   Average industrial maintenance millwright salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Wanzek Construction	$61,474	$29.55
   2	JELD-WEN	$60,505	$29.09	4
   3	Magna International	$60,390	$29.03	43
   4	Parker Hannifin	$59,801	$28.75	11
   5	Tyson Foods	$58,449	$28.10	18
   6	Post Holdings	$58,272	$28.02	32
   7	Owens Corning	$57,617	$27.70	19
   8	Michael Foods	$57,414	$27.60
   9	Austin Industries	$57,150	$27.48	47
   10	McWane	$56,945	$27.38	13
   11	International Paper	$56,779	$27.30	66
   12	Valmont Industries	$56,710	$27.26	8
   13	WestRock	$55,898	$26.87	58
   14	Hormel Foods	$55,612	$26.74	48
   15	MasTec	$55,245	$26.56
   16	Cargill	$54,770	$26.33	121
   17	Boise Cascade	$54,475	$26.19	12
   18	Titan International	$54,246	$26.08	2
   19	Hood Companies	$54,029	$25.98
   20	Cooper Standard	$53,629	$25.78	2

4. Writing an industrial maintenance millwright job description

   A job description for an industrial maintenance millwright role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an industrial maintenance millwright job description:

   Industrial maintenance millwright job description example

   Safely troubleshoots and performs repairs on machinery, electrical, and mechanical facility equipment in compliance with all company policies. Performs preventative maintenance on manufacturing tools and machinery and performs procedures or repairs to the facility.
   Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment. Trouble shoot equipment problems on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment. Adjust, repair, and replace component like belts, cables, wheels, pulleys, gearboxes, sprockets, chains, bearings, guide rollers, pneumatic cylinders, AC/DC electrical motor, drives, and other related equipment. Uses test and diagnostic equipment such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers to identify root cause of problems and put corrective actions in place. Understand basic electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Maintain and perform troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, printer applicators, motors, photo-eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, VFD s, motor staters, control panels, encoders, etc. Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC s), Servo Drives, PC Controllers and HMI s. Able to perform a wide range of facilities maintenance and repair projects and duties in support of production needs. HVAC experience a plus. Familiar with spray type coating systems. Understand spray guns, fluid pumps, fluid lines, fittings, regulators, valves, and proportioners used in fluid delivery. Perform and track work tickets and preventative maintenance tasks. Use a variety of hand, power and pneumatic tools. Work safely and follow company safety rules and procedures. Perform installation and maintenance on machinery including but not limited to: Saws, Routers, Sanders, CNC Equipment and general facility maintenance. Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory. Rebuilds equipment and subassemblies as required. Work with outside vendors as required. Performs machine operations, visual inspections, and, as needed, some post-processing of parts Supports manufacturing management to identify, initiate and install new manufacturing processes which streamline and improves the functions of the department. Monitors, evaluates and advises Manufacturing Management as to the health and performance of the machines and other equipment used in performing the job. Performs special projects and assignments as directed by supervisor.
   Canyon Creek Cabinet Company is an equal opportunity employer as it relates to all aspects of employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (gender), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family medical history, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
   
   Requirements
   
   ATTRIBUTES & CHARACTERISTICS:
   Demonstrates strong communication skills, listening, verbal and written communication. Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. VERY self-motivated and driven. Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in the face of obstacles High level of attention to detail
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   Minimum 10 years experience maintaining and troubleshooting electro-mechanical, mechanical and/or pneumatic equipment in a manufacturing equipment. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. MS Office Skills Ability to read blueprints, manuals, engineering drawings and interpret specifications. Must be able to lift 50-60 LBS
   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   Knowledge of tooling and machinery for wood product manufacturing a plus. Lean / Six Sigma experience

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find industrial maintenance millwrights for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial maintenance millwright job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial maintenance millwright candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit industrial maintenance millwrights, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial maintenance millwright

   Once you have selected a candidate for the industrial maintenance millwright position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new industrial maintenance millwright first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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