Journeyman Millwright

About the Company

United Rolls Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of iron and high alloy rolls for the metal processing industry. Our tradition of product and process innovation has shaped the global roll industry over the past 100 years. As we drive innovation in materials, quality and performance, United is dedicated to creating opportunities and a better future for talented people.

About the Role

A journeyman millwright installs, repairs, maintains, and moves heavy industrial machinery and equipment, working from blueprints to ensure safe and efficient operation. This skilled trade requires strong mechanical aptitude, expertise in tools like welding equipment and laser alignment systems, and the completion of a formal apprenticeship program. Key duties include equipment inspection, disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and install machinery and equipment according to blueprints and project specifications
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts and entire systems.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper and safe functioning, often using diagnostic tests
• Identify and resolve problems with industrial equipment, including issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Safely move, transport, and position heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, and other tools
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand machine requirements and work procedures
• Help coach, mentor and train apprentices that are training to become Millwrights in the organization’s Learner Program

Physical Demands

• Primarily lift a weight of 25-50 lbs on an occasional basis per hour from floor to waist and waist to overhead but could be required to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 75-100 # on a rare occasion
• Wear proper PPE / Safety equipment such as Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes
• Use of all basic hand and power tools, ladders, manuals, prints, dolly, mills, lathes, welder, welding gloves/hood/sleeves, fire resistant jacket, 60 to 80-foot lift, harness, lanyards, etc. This list is not all-inclusive
• Work in Foundry and machine shop environment. Awareness of other employees while moving overhead cranes in the vicinity. Exposed to ambient temperatures outdoors year-round
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• Limited Travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

We encourage intelligent, creative, and talented people to apply to join our team today. We will be part of a global industrial product innovator and leader that will provide opportunities to gain experience, skills, and career advancement opportunities. Visit our website at to learn more about our company, products and services.