Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)

Washington Mills; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class medical insurance

Dental, 401(k), company-paid life/AD&D

Safety shoes and safety glasses reimb.

Safety incentives

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Washington Mills is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Millwright in Niagara Falls, NY. The role involves repairing, adjusting, servicing, and installing plant equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The position is full-time, hourly on the 2nd shift with overtime available. Requires a High School Diploma or technical training, strong attention to detail, and experience with industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and OSHA compliance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to complete first-time repairs.
• Experience repairing and rebuilding industrial machinery, furnaces, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Welding test required or AWS certification accepted at interview.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustments, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose faults, repair and replace components to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative and proactive maintenance with Production to reduce downtime.
• Work from ladders and work from scissor/man lifts; lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ensure safe rigging practices and adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

OSHA knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training preferred

Tools

Drills

Angle grinders

MIG welding

Stick welding

Oxyacetylene torches

Wrenches

Job description

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $36.05 per hour, 2nd shift position (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Overtime: available

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY!

What You’ll Do

The Industrial Maintenance Millwright will perform all machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustments, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery. Our Millwrights perform duties such as installing, diagnosing, repairing, and altering equipment as directed.

• Uses machines such as drills, angle grinders, MIG and Stick welders, oxyacetylene torches, wrenches, mallets or hammers, and other associated hand tools
• Should be knowledgeable in safe rigging techniques
• Troubleshoots faulty equipment, makes timely repairs and suggests improvements to increase the reliability of the equipment
• Performs Preventative and Proactive Maintenance on plantwide equipment. Works with Production workforce to complete repairs with minimal downtime
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs when required, stand for long periods of time when required

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Have a “Safety First” mindset. Maintain compliance with OSHA and site‑specific safety standards
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational or Technical training is preferred
• Possess strong attention to detail and the ability to complete quality first time repairs
• Have experience in repairing and rebuilding industrial machinery, furnaces, conveyors, bucket elevators, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Weld quality test will be necessary to qualify for this position. In lieu of this, you may present an AWS certification at the time of your interview
• Enjoy troubleshooting and repairing machinery
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro‑fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands‑on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World‑class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short‑term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.