Experienced Millwright: Refurbish Heavy Equipment

SMS group USA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Vacation days

Job summary

SMS group USA in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking an experienced Millwright to refurbish and repair blast furnace equipment. You will learn our equipment, grow with the team, and contribute to maintenance and upgrades.

Pay is negotiable based on experience and qualifications listed. The role requires reading drawings, using overhead cranes and hand tools, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with refurbishment on parts in a job shop or similar environment.
• Knowledge of disassembly and assembly of mechanical parts.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Experience with overhead crane and lift trucks, including hoisting and rigging techniques.
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures with precision and accuracy.
• Experience with heavy mechanical assemblies preferred.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication methods preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & piping systems preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems (wiring motors and small panels) preferred.
• Understanding of blast furnace equipment is a plus.
• Candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Education: Vocational or High School; Specialized Technical Training and/or on the job experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical duties on equipment as instructed
• Disassemble, repair/recondition with precision, assemble and test equipment
• Perform fabrication of lightweight apparatus and/or structures used in the maintenance of equipment
• Interface with project management, engineers, technical personnel and other staff to complete projects
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance activities as required
• Provide any additional support where needed

Skills

Disassembly/assembly

Hand & power tools

Prints & drawings

Overhead cranes

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Machining experience

Pneumatic hydraulics

Electrical wiring

Education

Vocational or High School

Technical training

On-the-job experience

Tools

Overhead crane

Lift trucks

Machining tools

Job description

SMS group USA in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking an experienced Millwright to refurbish and repair blast furnace equipment. You will learn our equipment, grow with the team, and contribute to maintenance and upgrades.

Pay is negotiable based on experience and qualifications listed. The role requires reading drawings, using overhead cranes and hand tools, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.