Milwaukee Service Technician / Millwright

Milwaukee Service Technician / Millwright Milwaukee, WI (50% Shop / 50% Travel) Build It. Install It. Own It. Most millwright positions only let you see one small part of the process. At Blast Cleaning Technologies (BCT) , you'll help build some of the most advanced shot blast equipment in the world right here in Milwaukee, then travel to customer facilities across North America to install, start up, troubleshoot, and support the very machines you helped create. This is not a job where you tighten the same bolts every day. This is an opportunity to become a highly skilled technician who sees a project from individual components to a fully operational machine producing results for customers. If you are mechanically talented, enjoy problem-solving, and want a career that offers continuous growth, travel, and exceptional earning potential, we want to talk with you. Why Top Tradesmen Choose BCT We Pay for Talent We believe skilled tradespeople deserve exceptional compensation. Highly competitive pay based on experience, skills, and performance High sign-on bonuses available for qualified candidates Premium Road Pay When you're traveling and representing BCT, your time is worth more. Road Pay while traveling (20% premium on your wages) 1.5 X Overtime Rate while traveling (PLUS 20% Road Pay premium on that overtime rate) Company Vehicle & Travel Expenses Covered When traveling for customer installations: Company vehicle provided when traveling Hotels AND Meals paid by BCT when traveling Fuel and travel expenses covered Relocation Assistance Available Not local to Milwaukee? If you have the skills, we'll help you get here. We offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates looking to build a long-term career with BCT Outstanding Benefits BCT pays approximately 90% of medical insurance premiums SMALL COST for get BENEFITS 401(k) Company Match Generous Paid Time Off Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Pay At BCT, learning directly translates into career advancement. You'll have opportunities to develop skills in: Advanced mechanical assembly Rigging and machine installation Hydraulics and pneumatics Machine startup and commissioning Electrical troubleshooting Equipment wiring Customer service and field support The more capabilities you develop, the more valuable you become—and the more you can earn. Paid holidays Generous PTO program Work-life balance that allows you to recharge Leadership You Know At BCT, you're not a number. Work directly with accessible leaders who value employee input and actively invest in the people who build our success. Who We Are Our core values— Passionate, Accountable, Customer-Focused, and Team Player (PACT) —are rooted in the vision and leadership of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen. Starting with a small team of five people, BCT has grown into a manufacturing powerhouse of more than 330 employees by focusing on innovation, ethical business practices, and an unwavering commitment to customers. Today, BCT continues to invest heavily in American manufacturing, including our state-of-the-art foundry and advanced manufacturing facilities located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Position Summary Under the direction of the Assembly Manager and Service Leadership Team, the Service Technician/Millwright plays a unique and highly visible role within BCT. This position spends approximately: 50% of the time in Milwaukee building and assembling equipment 50% of the time traveling to customer sites installing, starting up, servicing, and supporting equipment The ideal candidate enjoys both hands-on mechanical work and customer interaction. This individual will help transform fabricated and machined components into fully functioning machines and then travel to customer facilities to ensure successful installation and operation. Essential Responsibilities Machine Building & Assembly Assemble complex industrial machinery from fabricated and machined components Read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documentation Perform advanced mechanical assembly of heavy industrial equipment Verify assemblies meet BCT quality standards Assist with machine testing and final inspections Operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment safely Field Service & Installation Travel throughout North America to install and commission BCT equipment Perform machine startup and troubleshooting activities Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment issues Conduct preventative maintenance inspections Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance Complete service reports and documentation accurately and timely Support customers during installations and service visits Team & Culture Support internal and external customers Participate in ongoing safety and technical training Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment Demonstrate and promote BCT's PACT values Collaborate with Assembly, Engineering, Service, and Sales teams Qualifications Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings Experience using hand and power tools Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and within a team environment Excellent communication skills Customer-focused mindset Ability to travel approximately 50% of the year Preferred Experience 3+ years of industrial assembly, millwright, maintenance, or field service experience Experience with heavy industrial equipment Overhead crane and rigging experience Hydraulics and pneumatics experience Welding experience (preferred but not required) Electrical troubleshooting experience Equipment installation or startup experience Previous customer-facing field service experience Ideal Candidate This role is perfect for someone who wants more than just an assembly job and more than just a travel job. You will: Build machines in Milwaukee Install the machines you helped build Work directly with customers Learn electrical skills and increase your earning potential Travel enough to keep things interesting without living on the road Join one of the fastest-growing equipment manufacturers in the industry If you are a mechanically talented technician who enjoys variety, wants to continuously develop new skills, and is looking for a long-term career with exceptional earning potential, BCT is the place for you.