Millwright and General Maintenance

Weber-Knapp; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber-Knapp in Jamestown, NY, seeks a Millwright to support maintenance of manufacturing equipment across indoor and outdoor environments. The role emphasizes quick troubleshooting, repairs, and ensuring efficient operation of machinery.

The ideal candidate will have a background in HVAC, machining, or general manufacturing with strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities. The position offers growth potential and a first shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Background in HVAC, machining, or general manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• First shift hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and older machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of industrial equipment.
• Disassembles or dismantles machines.
• Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including unexpected issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on older machines.
• Helps conduct safety inspections of facilities.
• Performs general facility maintenance.
• Performs troubleshooting of mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Blueprints & schematics

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Analytical problem solving

Safety practices

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Work safely

Machining, welding & fabricating

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Description

This critical role involves working across both indoor and outdoor environments, with a primary focus on ensuring operational efficiency by quickly responding to, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment failures.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in HVAC, machining, or general manufacturing, coupled with strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities. This position has growth potential for the right candidate.

This is a first shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

The Millwright will repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of industrial machines used in manufacturing and production operations.

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of industrial equipment.
• Disassembles or dismantles machines.
• Gathers and assembles parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machines including when unexpected issues arise.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs on older machines.
• Helps conduct safety inspections of facilities.
• Performs general facility maintenance.
• Performs troubleshooting of mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Thorough and broad understanding of a variety of equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers and other measuring devices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of safety practices, guidelines, rules, and laws.
• Must be self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Must work well individually and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work safely.
• Machining, welding and fabricating skills preferred.