Mechanical Millwright
The Mechanical Millwright SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members with hands-on training and exposure to industrial maintenance and mechanical repair practices within a defense manufacturing environment. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild mechanical equipment while supporting preventative maintenance and production operations in compliance with safety and quality standards. This program is designed to build foundational capability in equipment, machining, system repair, and mechanical troubleshooting with opportunities across multiple U.S. locations based on business needs.
Mechanical Millwright installs, relocates, reconstructs, repairs, and rebuilds industrial machinery and major site equipment within a regulated defense manufacturing environment. This role performs preventative maintenance, equipment modification, and precision alignment activities while supporting test systems and production operations. The position requires mechanical troubleshooting, machining capability, and adherence to security, safety, and quality standards.Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Health & Welfare Programs including: •Medical• Dental• Vision •Tax Advantaged Accounts • EAP, Income Protection Programs including: •Life, Accident, Disability, and Other Insurance Coverages• Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plans: •401k Plan with a competitive Employer Match and Profit-Sharing Contribution •Employee Stock Purchase Plan*Please note, benefits are country-specific and may vary from location to location.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
High School graduate plus completion of a four-year Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship or a two-year Associate Degree in Mechanical TechnologyFour years’ experience working in the Mechanic Millwright repair field. Prior machining experience, such as lathe, milling machine, boring mill, etc.
Program duration and training scope may be expanded or condensed based on participant experience, qualifications, and transition timeline. Due to DoW requirements, candidates must be US citizens. Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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