Millwright

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Millwright
Job Description

This role focuses on performing both preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment within a heavy manufacturing environment. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of machinery and systems, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and paper recycling equipment, while ensuring safe work practices and adherence to all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair machinery such as conveyors, agitators, gear boxes, motors, paper recycling machines, valves, pumps, switch gears, clutches, jackshafts, rolls, and splicing equipment.
• Carry out welding work (MIG, stick, and TIG) for maintenance projects and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Fabricate parts and components for projects and jobs to support maintenance and production needs.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Install bearings and seals on machinery to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required to ensure a safe working environment during maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment involving electrical systems with voltages up to at least 480V.
• Rig, move, and align heavy equipment and components safely as part of installation and repair work.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA standards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to diagnose issues, plan repairs, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain and use personal tools and equipment properly to complete daily tasks efficiently.

• At least 5 years of experience as a millwright or mechanic in an industrial environment.
• Proven mechanical repair and mechanical maintenance experience on heavy industrial equipment.
• Welding experience, including MIG and stick welding; TIG welding experience for projects as needed.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical systems up to at least 480V.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyors, agitators, gear boxes, motors, valves, pumps, switch gears, clutches, jackshafts, rolls, and splicing equipment.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to perform rigging tasks safely when moving and installing heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in performing lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe maintenance practices.
• Ownership of appropriate tools required to perform daily millwright and mechanical tasks.
• Ability to fabricate parts and components as needed using welding and basic fabrication techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues quickly.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Experience working in a paper mill, refinery, power plant, chemical facility, or steel mill.
• Background in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments with complex mechanical systems.
• Comfort working with multiple welding processes, including MIG, stick, and TIG.
• Familiarity with maintaining and troubleshooting paper recycling machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to adapt to different shift schedules, including the possibility of a DuPont schedule in the future.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with maintenance team members and production staff.
• Detail-oriented approach to documenting maintenance activities and following procedures.

You will join a maintenance team that values safety, technical expertise, and teamwork in a stable heavy industrial environment. The role offers strong benefits, opportunities to work with a wide variety of equipment, and the potential to move into a preferred DuPont schedule over time. You will build on your existing experience while working alongside skilled trades professionals who take pride in maintaining critical production equipment.

Work Environment

This position is based inside an industrial mill on the manufacturing floor. The environment is a heavy industrial setting where the area can be dirty, with higher temperatures in the summer and cooler conditions in the winter. You will work initially on a day shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for at least 8–12 months, with the possibility of transitioning to a DuPont schedule in the future through a bidding process. The work involves hands-on maintenance of large mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, requiring the use of personal tools, welding equipment, and standard industrial maintenance tools, while consistently following all safety and OSHA standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alsip, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60923.20 - $76960.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.