Martin Marietta is seeking a highly skilled and certified Journeyman Millwright to join our maintenance team at the Midlothian Cement Plant. This role demands extreme precision and technical expertise in setting, aligning, fine-tuning, and balancing industrial motors and rotating equipment in raw mills, finish mills, and kiln. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our plant’s core mechanical systems.
- Install, align, and balance large industrial motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment to exact specifications using laser alignment tools and dial indicators, apply numeracy to take accurate measurements using precision instruments.
- Install and fit bearings (including all types of industrial rolling element bearings and babbitt bearings) onto shafts with precision required for each application, drawing or specification per manufacturer.
- Perform dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies and components.
- Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on cement plant equipment including raw mills, finish mills, kilns, conveyors, and crushers.
- Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the condition of machines and their components with actions to resolve.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and other diagnostic tools.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to determine work procedures.
- Safely Operate hoists, cranes, and rigging equipment with established industrial safe rigging and lifting practices to move heavy machinery and components.
- Fabricate and modify parts using machine shop tools when necessary.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in the CMMS system [JD Edwards].
- Adhere to all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, fall protection, rigging and lifting protocols, hot work procedures, open hole/safety barricade procedures and environmental regulations.
- Provides and ensures a quality control check of work completed ensuring the job only needs to be done once.
- Certified Journeyman Millwright (Red Seal or equivalent preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Journeyman Millwright in a heavy industrial or cement plant environment.
- Expert in precision alignment, bearing installation, and rotating equipment maintenance.
- Expert knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools).
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in hot/dusty environments.
- Experience with kiln and mill maintenance in a cement or mining environment.
- Certification in vibration analysis or thermography.
- Familiarity with shaft alignment software and dynamic balancing equipment.
- Understanding of lubrication systems and bearing failure analysis.
- Strong communication skills – able to clearly convey technical information and collaborate across departments.
- Team player – works effectively with others to achieve shared goals and support plant operations.
- Leadership – can assume a team leader role when needed on assigned tasks or jobs.
- Safety-focused mindset – prioritizes safety in every task and promotes a culture of safety awareness.
- Attention to detail – meticulous in following procedures and ensuring precision in all mechanical work.
- Problem-solving ability – quickly identifies issues and implements effective solutions under pressure.
- Adaptability – able to adjust to changing priorities, schedules, and equipment needs.
- Accountability – takes ownership of work quality and follows through on commitments.
- Time management – efficiently balances multiple tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physically demanding role requiring lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in tight spaces and at heights.
Exposure to high temperatures, dust, and noise typical of cement manufacturing.
Rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call availability may be required.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.