Maintenance Millwright

Washington Mills; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

World-class medical and dental plans

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Family-friendly leave policies

Job summary

Washington Mills is hiring a Maintenance Millwright in Hennepin, IL, on the 2nd shift (3PM-11PM, M-F). The role involves repairing, adjusting, and installing plant equipment, including conveyors, crushers, and hydraulics, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on welding skills, the ability to work independently, and clear communication with supervisors and peers. Overtime is available and benefits are offered by the company.

Qualifications

• Team collaboration within a group and the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain open communication with Supervisor and Plant Management peers.
• Evidence of completion for the specified welding courses or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are met and provide safety support for the team, contractors, and visitors as needed.
• Support ongoing communication within the department and plant organization.
• Perform plant machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustment, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment including conveyors, crushers, heat exchangers, belts and drives, pneumatics & hydraulic units.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain metal equipment including guards, covers, ducts, chutes, and attachments for heavy mobile equipment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical Blueprint Reading

Stick Welding

Tig Welding (Hiliarc)

Mig Welding (Wire)

Gas Weld & Brazing - Flat & Horizontal

Job description

Maintenance Millwright

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $31.95 per hour, after 180-day probationary period

Shift & Work Schedule: 2nd Shift, 3PM-11PM M-F

Overtime: Available

Location: Hennepin, IL

Ask Yourself This…

Are you someone who thrives in a collaborative team setting and is skilled at hands-on work? Do you take pride in independently troubleshooting and resolving a variety of issues with process-integrated equipment efficiently and safely? If you excel under pressure and seek dynamic, varied challenges in your daily work, consider joining us in Hennepin, IL!

What You’ll Do

• Ensure safety standards are met and when needed provide direct safety support for their team, contractors, and visitors
• Offer support for ongoing communication and assistance as needed within the department and plant organization
• Perform plant machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustment, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery. This includes but is not limited to conveyors, crushers, heat exchangers, belts and drives, pneumatics & hydraulic units
• Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of metal equipment including guards, covers, ducts, chutes, and attachments for heavy mobile equipment such as loader and excavator buckets

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Be capable of collaborating effectively within a team setting and working independently without direct supervision
• Be able to maintain an open line of communication with their Supervisor, other members of Plant Management, and Peers
• Have successfully finished the specified courses or their equivalents and provide evidence of completion:
  • Mechanical Blueprint Reading
  • Stick, Flat Plate Welding
  • Tig (Hiliarc), Flat Plate Welding
  • Mig (Wire), Flat Plate Welding
  • Gas Weld & Brazing - Flat & Horizontal Welding

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:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.