Maintenance Millwright Jobs
Maintenance Millwright jobs are open across manufacturing, pulp and paper, food processing, and energy production, from entry-level apprentice to senior and lead millwright, with specializations in precision alignment, hydraulic systems, and predictive maintenance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific is looking for an Maintenance Millwright for our Taylorsville, MS Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
SALARY
- Starting pay $31.95 per hour
- $1.50 shift differential for nights
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
SHIFT
- 12-hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
- Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
- Candidates must be flexible and available to work all shifts as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
- Currently hiring for all shifts.
PHYSICAL LOCATION
Georgia-Pacific
105 SCR 25
Taylorsville, MS 39168
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery
- Install and align new equipment
- Perform periodic maintenance routines including lubricating machine tools and equipment for improved reliability and uptime
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
- Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Help meet or exceed production and quality goals while optimizing equipment to reduce waste
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in safety program
- Be willing to work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) years or more of experience working in a mechanical maintenance position within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience using a cutting torch and welding with an arc welder
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings
- Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings and pumps, and lubrication
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing company with a focus on mechanical and reliability maintenance
- Two (2) year technical degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance Technology or similar program
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience in precision maintenance practices such as lubrication, alignment techniques, and precision measuring
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.
AT KOCH COMPANIES, WE ARE ENTREPRENEURS.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific is looking for an Maintenance Millwright for our Taylorsville, MS Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
SALARY
- Starting pay $31.95 per hour
- $1.50 shift differential for nights
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
SHIFT
- 12-hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
- Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered.
- Candidates must be flexible and available to work all shifts as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
- Currently hiring for all shifts.
PHYSICAL LOCATION
Georgia-Pacific
105 SCR 25
Taylorsville, MS 39168
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery
- Install and align new equipment
- Perform periodic maintenance routines including lubricating machine tools and equipment for improved reliability and uptime
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
- Work with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Help meet or exceed production and quality goals while optimizing equipment to reduce waste
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in safety program
- Be willing to work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
- Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Two (2) years or more of experience working in a mechanical maintenance position within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience using a cutting torch and welding with an arc welder
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings
- Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings and pumps, and lubrication
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing company with a focus on mechanical and reliability maintenance
- Two (2) year technical degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance Technology or similar program
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience in precision maintenance practices such as lubrication, alignment techniques, and precision measuring
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.
AT KOCH COMPANIES, WE ARE ENTREPRENEURS.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Georgia-Pacific6
- TIC - The Industrial Company4
- West Fraser4
- CNH Industrial3
- Boise Cascade2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing22
- Chemicals & Materials3
- Distribution & Wholesale3
- Food & Beverage3
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance millwright jobs.
- Journeyman millwright certification or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program
- Proven experience with precision shaft alignment using laser or dial indicator tools
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis and thermography
- Valid rigging and mobile equipment certifications such as forklift or crane operation
Tips for Your Maintenance Millwright Job Search
Tailor your resume to machinery types
List the specific equipment you've worked on, such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and compressors, by manufacturer and model where possible. Hiring managers in heavy industry scan for exact machinery experience before anything else on a millwright resume.
Certify your precision alignment skills
Laser alignment and shaft coupling certifications from tool manufacturers like Fluke or SKF carry real weight in millwright postings. If you've completed manufacturer training, call it out in a dedicated credentials section rather than burying it in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance millwright openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by shift and industry
Maintenance millwright roles are heavily concentrated in continuous-operation plants running rotating shifts. Narrowing your search by industry and shift type upfront saves you from advancing far in a process only to find the schedule doesn't work.
Prepare trade-specific technical questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you diagnose a bearing failure, perform a precision level on a baseplate, or troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit. Rehearse your answers with actual process steps, not just outcomes, since hiring supervisors are often journeyman millwrights themselves.
Negotiate shift differential and tool allowance
Beyond base pay, millwright compensation often includes rotating-shift premiums, on-call rates, and annual tool allowances. Ask about each separately during the offer stage, because they can meaningfully change the total value of two otherwise similar offers.
Maintenance Millwright Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance millwrights?
The companies hiring the most maintenance millwrights right now include Georgia-Pacific, TIC - The Industrial Company, and West Fraser, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at facilities running continuous production schedules where unplanned downtime carries high costs.
How many maintenance millwright jobs are remote?
About 0% of maintenance millwright openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most millwright work requires hands-on presence at a physical plant or facility. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote component are technical training, documentation review, and reliability engineering roles that blend millwright expertise with analysis work.
How do you become a maintenance millwright?
Most millwrights enter the trade through a registered apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction in math, blueprint reading, hydraulics, and rigging. After completing the apprenticeship, you earn journeyman status. From there, building experience across diverse equipment types, earning precision alignment certifications, and developing predictive maintenance skills will position you for senior and lead roles.
Can you get hired as a maintenance millwright with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist as pre-apprentice or helper roles, and some employers hire candidates directly into registered apprenticeship programs with no prior experience required. Relevant trade school coursework in industrial mechanics, demonstrated mechanical aptitude, and any hands-on exposure to manufacturing equipment, even through a summer job or vocational program, will strengthen an entry-level application significantly.
What does the maintenance millwright interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by an in-person or on-site interview with a maintenance supervisor or plant engineer. Expect a mix of behavioral questions and hands-on technical scenarios, such as walking through how you'd diagnose a vibrating pump or plan a bearing replacement. Some facilities include a practical skills assessment or a facility tour where they gauge how you observe and discuss equipment.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance millwright jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance millwright jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. There's no separate signup step required before you can apply.
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