House Mechanic

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Drayton (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) match plus pension

Tuition reimbursement

Free dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co is seeking a House Mechanic (Millwright) in Drayton, North Dakota. This role offers entry-level pay starting at $33.78/hr with the potential to progress to $38.31/hr, along with a $4.00/hr shift incentive for 12-hour rotating schedules.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks, including inspections, repairs, and welding. Candidates should possess a technical degree or equivalent experience, with benefits available from day one, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or relevant apprenticeship experience.
• Must pass millwright, welding, and basic skills tests.
• Ability to successfully complete a safety screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance interventions including parts replacements and troubleshooting.
• Inspect and refurbish machinery and equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure effective maintenance.

Skills

Welding (SMAW, GMAW)

Maintenance interventions

Troubleshooting

Equipment refurbishment

Basic parts replacement

Education

2-year technical degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

House Mechanic (Millwright)

Additional $4.00/hr shift incentive when working the 12‑hour rotating shift schedule.
Entry level pay: $33.78/hr, potential progression to $38.31/hr (plus the shift incentive).

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance interventions including basic parts replacements, equipment refurbishment, performance optimization, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Inspect machines; carry out parts replacements, alignment, balancing, installation, and refurbishment.
• Understand operating principles of equipment and its role in the process/factory.
• Work closely with production to ensure maintenance interventions are appropriate and effective.
• Execute joining and fabrication activities: weld, cut, braze, and solder a variety of materials.
• Perform welding of carbon steel (SMAW, GMAW) and stainless steel (SMAW).

Qualifications

• 2‑year technical degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design, Machinist & Toolmaker, or related field; or completion of a state‑approved millwright apprenticeship (non‑ACS) with a minimum of 2 years full‑time industrial millwright experience; or high‑school diploma (or GED) with a minimum of 5 consecutive years full‑time industrial millwright experience.
• Must successfully complete millwright, welding, and basic skills testing.
• Must pass a safety screen evaluating the ability to safely execute the duties and tasks defined for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $33.78 – $38.31.
• Benefits available beginning on day one: comprehensive medical insurance, free dental, 401(k) match plus pension, paid basic life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays.
• Additional benefits: tuition reimbursement, service awards, 24/7 employee assistance program with up to eight confidential counseling visits.

Equal Opportunity Employer.