Traveling Millwright/Mechanic

Job Title: Traveling Millwright/Mechanic

Job Description

Supports large-scale material-handling upgrades at distribution centers across the country. In this role, you install and assemble mechanical components for conveyor chutes, carousels, and box systems that keep high-volume fulfillment operations running efficiently. You travel frequently to project sites, work closely with engineering and operations teams, and ensure all installations meet quality, performance, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical components on conveyor chutes, carousels, and other material-handling systems at distribution centers nationwide.
• Assemble, mount, and secure new box systems used for routing, sorting, and packaging operations.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and installation instructions to complete accurate installations.
• Perform mechanical adjustments, alignments, and quality checks to ensure proper system function and reliability.
• Use electrical knowledge, hand tools, and power tools to complete installation and basic troubleshooting tasks safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and onsite leadership to meet installation timelines and project milestones.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues that arise during installation and coordinate solutions with the project team.
• Follow all site-specific safety protocols and maintain compliance with facility requirements at all times.
• Document installation progress, issues, changes, and completed work according to project standards.
• Travel extensively (up to approximately 75–100%) to distribution centers across the region or country to support ongoing projects.
• Support construction and new installation activities in large-scale distribution center environments as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience installing mechanical components in large-scale distribution centers or similar industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical installation work.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and installation instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in assembly, alignment, and adjustment of mechanical systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge related to installation work.
• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical systems and installation-related issues.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (up to approximately 75–100%) for project assignments.
• Strong commitment to following safety protocols and site requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, contractors, and onsite operations staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working on new installations for large-scale distribution centers or construction projects.
• Experience working with conveyor systems, carousels, and other material-handling equipment.
• Certifications related to mechanical, electrical, or industrial installation are a plus but not required.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume fulfillment or industrial environments.
• Strong documentation skills for recording installation progress and issues.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values hands-on technical work, travel, and continuous learning in modern distribution environments. The role offers extensive travel opportunities across the country, along with per diem while on the road. You gain exposure to large-scale automation and material-handling projects, work closely with experienced engineers and project teams, and build in-demand skills in a growing sector.

Work Environment

You work primarily inside large distribution center facilities, including high-volume fulfillment and material-handling areas. The environment involves active construction and installation zones with conveyor systems, carousels, and related equipment in various stages of build-out. You regularly use hand tools and power tools and follow strict site safety protocols. Typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime on Saturdays as needed to meet project schedules. Extensive travel to distribution centers across the region or country is a core part of the role.

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

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.