Maintenance Helper

Washington Mills, 1801 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM Maintenance Helper Position type: Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range: $24.15 per hour, shift rotation Ask Yourself This... Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY ! What You’ll Do The Maintenance Helper will assist Millwrights install machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustments, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery. Our Millwrights perform duties such as installing, diagnosing, repairing, and altering equipment as directed. Assists in troubleshooting faulty equipment making timely repairs and suggesting improvements to increase the reliability of the equipment. Performs minor maintenance activities such as lubrication, filter changes, and inspections independently. Works with Production workforce to complete repairs with minimal downtime. Complete any prescribed training modules or programs necessary to develop the skills required to progress to full Millwright. Must be able to work from ladders, operate, and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs. when required, stand for long periods of time when required. What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you must: Have a "Safety First" mindset. Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards. Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Possess strong attention to detail. Be willing and excited to learn about mechanical systems and repairs. Enjoy troubleshooting and repairing machinery Be able to work in a physical environment Work well in a team environment Have good communication, writing, and reading skills Compensation We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including: Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate World-class medical insurance Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement 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. Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. #J-18808-Ljbffr