Traveling Installer/Millwright
Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on experience + per diem, overtime, and travel expenses
Travel: Extensive nationwide travel
Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, with overtime and weekends as required by project schedules.
About Westmatic
Westmatic designs, manufactures, and installs automated large-vehicle wash systems for buses, trucks, and trains, along with water treatment and recycling equipment. Since 1974, we have served public transportation authorities and private fleets throughout North America.
Position Summary
Westmatic is looking for a hands-on and mechanically skilled Traveling Installer / Millwright to join our field team.
This position is responsible for installing, assembling, and supporting the startup of Westmatic equipment at customer sites throughout the U.S. The ideal candidate has a strong construction, millwright, or industrial installation background and is comfortable traveling and working independently in active construction environments.
Responsibilities
- Install and assemble mechanical equipment and structural components
- Read and work from mechanical drawings, layouts, and installation manuals
- Perform equipment alignment, anchoring, rigging, and mechanical fit-up
- Install piping and assist with basic electrical work as needed
- Coordinate with electricians, plumbers, contractors, and customer personnel
- Operate hand and power tools, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other job-site equipment
- Assist with equipment testing, startup, and customer training
- Troubleshoot, service, and repair existing equipment as needed
- Complete daily field documentation and progress reports
- Assist at Westmatic's Buffalo facility between field assignments as needed
- Travel throughout the U.S.; occasional international travel may be required
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction or industrial installation experience preferred
- Millwright, mechanical installation, or industrial equipment experience strongly preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
- Ability to read drawings and accurately take measurements
- Experience with pumps, motors, piping, conveyors, or similar industrial equipment is a plus
- Electrical and plumbing experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license required
- OSHA 10/30 and forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work at heights
- Must be willing and able to travel for extended periods
Compensation & Benefits
- $24.00 - $100.00 per hour based on project requirements and experience
- Per diem while traveling
- Overtime opportunities
- Company-paid travel expenses, including lodging, flights, and rental vehicles as applicable
- Bonus opportunities
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- HSA and FSA options
- Paid time off and holidays
Travel: Up to 100% depending on project schedules.
Westmatic is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to submit your application – we look forward to hearing from you!
Employer contact information
Johan Klarin
U.S. 305 699 2505
