Job Description

Millwright / Mechanical Technician – Industrial Water Treatment Project

Location: Spring Hill, FL

Great overtime potential to help with getting project caught up!

Project Duration: Long term project

Pay Rate: Competitive based on experience

Shift: Daylight - 6:30am to 6:30pm and Night shift 6:30pm to 6:30am - 12hr shifts

Schedule: Monday – Saturday - (will require working 60+hrs each week)

TOPS Staffing is seeking multiple experienced Mechanical Technicians to support a long-term industrial water treatment plant project in Shady Hills, Florida. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professionals with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience working in industrial or process-driven environments.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems throughout the facility. This individual will act as a maintenance lead, supporting preventative maintenance planning, coordinating subcontractor work, and ensuring the overall reliability and upkeep of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and replace valves, piping components, and related mechanical systems

• Perform routine maintenance in accordance with equipment manufacturer schedules

• Lubricate rotating equipment including pumps, motors, and blowers

• Perform pump alignment and bearing and seal replacement

• Identify and arrest leaks throughout mechanical systems

• Repair and maintain chemical dosing pumps

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractor activities as required

• Lead preventative maintenance planning and scheduling

• Support the overall upkeep and mechanical reliability of the facility

• Prepare reports documenting maintenance activities and equipment performance

• Advise on spare parts requirements, maintenance planning, and inventory control

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas through proper housekeeping

• Follow all safety policies and site-specific requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• 3–5 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills with water treatment systems including pumps, motors, blowers, valves, and piping

• Ability to read and follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects

• Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive attitude

• High attention to detail with a team-oriented approach

Education and Experience

• Two-year technical school degree preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered

• Prior experience working in industrial water treatment facilities strongly preferred

• Experience with pretreatment, demineralization, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, EDI, thermal desalination, or zero-liquid discharge systems is a plus

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift and move equipment as required

• Ability to work in an active industrial environment

• Willingness to work overtime as project demands require

Why Work with TOPS Staffing?

• Long-term 18-month project with steady work

• Substantial overtime availability

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Weekly pay and dedicated recruiter support

• Opportunity to be part of a large-scale industrial infrastructure project