Millwright/Maintenance Position

American Heavy Plates; Clarington (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Heavy Plates is seeking a skilled mechanical maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and install mechanical equipment in a steel mill environment. You will read blueprints and repair drawings, dismantle for service, and reassemble with precision. The role requires alignment/calibration, testing, and adherence to safety regulations.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, use of hand and power tools, and strong problem-solving abilities to keep machinery operating reliably.

Qualifications

• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic computer and communications skills needed.
• Equipment selection: determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing: repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Complex problem solving: identifying complex problems and developing options.
• Equipment maintenance: performing routine and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical equipment in a steel mill environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and repair drawings.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment for repair or transport.
• Move equipment to repair sites and align/machine parts for safe operation.
• Test units to evaluate mechanical performance.
• Observe safety regulations and use PPE.

Skills

Shop math

Troubleshooting

Complex problem solving

Equipment maintenance

Reading drawings

Judgment and decision making

Operation monitoring

Active learning

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• The qualified candidate will inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all mechanical equipment in the steel mill environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble it at the appropriate time
• Move equipment to appropriate site for repair or maintenance to avoid contamination or workplace safety hazards
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation
• Grind, file and weld machinery parts both on-site and in controlled circumstances
• Replace defective parts of a machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge and use of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Interpret drawings related to the installation and operation of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, welding, rigging and pipe fitting along with a high mechanical aptitude
• Observe all safety regulations and all required PPE.
• Some experience in construction/manufacturing environment is required

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic computer and communications skills needed.
• Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly