Manual Machinist Millwright - 1st Shift

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products in St. Louis is hiring a Manual Machinist Millwright for the 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) at the Membranes Solutions facility.

You will work in the Site Services team, performing routine and non-routine machining, repairs, and preventive maintenance to support production and building equipment. The role requires strong mechanical skills, machine shop experience, and the ability to hold tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and hands-on machining ability.
• Experience in machine shop environments and precision milling/lathe work.
• CNC milling is preferred but not required; welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine machining tasks on various equipment.
• Assist with design ideas and equipment improvements.
• Complete monthly preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on production and building equipment.
• Ensure safety tasks are completed and follow standard operating procedures.
• Support facility operations by completing assigned work orders.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Machine shop

Milling & lathe

CNC milling

Welding

Close tolerances

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible We are expanding our St. Louis Facility! Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Do you like to be part of a team with a positive attitude and focused on safety? You could be a great fit for our team! Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, currently has an immediate opening for a Manual Machinist Millwright at our Air Products Membranes Solutions facility in St. Louis, Missouri. 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) The successful candidate will work in the Site Services area and will work well in a team environment where priorities change rapidly.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong mechanical skills
• Machine shop experience
• Manual mill and lathe experience
• CNC milling machine operation and programming is preferred but is not required
• Welding experience preferred but is not required
• Ability to hold close tolerances, (.0005) using milling machines and lathes
• Demonstrated commitment to quality workmanship and flexibility in job assignments
• Ability and initiative to complete job assignments in a timely manner
• Follow safe work practices and standard operating procedures

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, and non-routine machining tasks
• Assist others with design ideas and equipment improvements
• Complete monthly assigned preventive maintenance tasks
• Repair and refurbish production and building equipment
• Complete required safety tasks and activities
• Support facility operations by completing assigned work order

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A high school diploma or (GED) is required
• 3+ years of machine shop experience is required
• Applicable military training will be considered equivalent to industrial experience
• Strong mechanical skills
• CNC milling machine operation and programming is preferred but is not required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Able to work in a team environment
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required
• Availability to work a 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.