Industrial Mechanic (Rigging/Millwright)

Job overview

The Industrial Mechanic (Rigging/Millwright) role is onsite in Portsmouth, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position works in an industrial manufacturing plant. The mechanic installs, maintains, aligns, and repairs heavy machinery and related equipment to support safe, reliable plant operations. The role combines precision mechanical work, rigging, fabrication, troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation.

What you'll do

• Read blueprints and specifications to assemble machinery and structural steel
• perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, vibration monitoring, and precision alignment
• diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and power-transmission systems
• operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• perform basic welding, cutting, and fabrication
• follow OSHA, LOTO, hot-work, confined-space, and PPE requirements
• document work orders and maintenance activity in CMMS.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial mechanic

rigging

millwright

portsmouth va

industrial manufacturing

preventive maintenance

mechanical repair

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

welding

rotating shifts

night shifts

weekend work

on-call emergency repairs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3–5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance/millwright experience; high school diploma or GED required. Must be flexible for rotating and night shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call emergency repairs.

About the employer

Structural Mechanical Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.