
Journey-Level Millwright
Re:Build Manufacturing · Rochester, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Re:Build Manufacturing (industrial) in Rochester, NY. Bolt, weld, rivet, and fasten components to foundations or supporting structures.
- They ask for
- 40+ years
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 44 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 45 other live reliability postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- PLC 35%
- ✓ Automation 28%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 24%
- SAP 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Re:Build Manufacturing
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This plant: Re:Build Manufacturing in Rochester
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Full description from Re:Build ManufacturingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About Re:Build
At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.
We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.
The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )
About Re:Build Optimation
At Re:Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions—from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
As part of Re:Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a specialized firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.
At Re:Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Journey-Level Millwright with a strong foundation in industrial machinery installation, alignment, and maintenance. If you have 10 or more years of hands-on millwright experience, take pride in precision work, and are comfortable working at customer sites across a range of industrial environments, this role is built for you.
What you get to do!
- •Install, align, and commission industrial machinery and equipment at customer facilities in the Rochester area using layout plans, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- •Dismantle, move, reassemble, and reinstall machinery using hoists, dollies, lifts, rollers, and rigging equipment
- •Align shafts, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and mechanical systems using micrometers, squares, optical alignment tools, plumb bobs, and other precision instruments
- •Bolt, weld, rivet, and fasten components to foundations or supporting structures
- •Operate lathes, mills, and other shop machining equipment as needed
- •Perform rigging and crane work safely and efficiently
- •Assist in mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance
- •Follow OSHA and company safety standards; participate in toolbox talks and safety audits
- •Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions immediately
- •Work as a member of a cohesive team, mentoring less experienced members
- •Display a high level of craftsmanship and strong work ethic in all tasks
What you will bring to the team
- •Journey-level millwright experience: a completed apprenticeship program, journey card, or a minimum of 10-15 years of consistent hands-on millwright experience at a journey-level scope of work
- •Demonstrated skill in precision alignment, rigging, and industrial machinery installation
- •Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
- •OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred but not required
- •CDL Class A license preferred but not required
- •Strong attention to detail and accuracy required to successfully complete assignments
- •Communication skills for effective interaction with clients, the engineering team, and strategic partners; interpersonal and collaborative team-building skills required
- •Must be physically able to climb, lift heavy objects, work from heights, and enter confined spaces
- •Able to work in hot, cold, and outdoor environments in all weather conditions
- •Regular full-time employee, Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm
- •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including overtime; travel primarily within the Rochester area with occasional project-based travel
The hourly rate for this position is $40-$50. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.
The BIG payoff
We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities where we operate.
Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate
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