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Journeyman Millwright
- De Pere, Wisconsin
Position Summary
The Millwright plays a key role in maintaining the reliability of plant equipment and infrastructure. This position is responsible for installing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing piping systems, mechanical equipment, and utility systems throughout the plant. This role performs welding, fabrication, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance to support safe and reliable operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, the Millwright helps minimize downtime, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and complete projects that support the plant's safety, quality, and production goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and plant systems, including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, piping, and other process equipment.
· Perform precision alignment, mechanical assembly, welding, and fabrication using MIG, TIG, Stick, brazing, and related methods to support equipment repairs, modifications, and installations.
· Measure, lay out, fabricate, and install custom mechanical and piping components from blueprints, drawings, specifications, and field measurements.
· Work with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and PVC, in welded, threaded, and mechanical applications.
· Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot boiler, steam, condensate, and other utility systems to support reliable plant operations.
· Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities, diagnose equipment failures, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
· Support equipment installations, shutdowns, startup activities, and continuous improvement projects.
· Safely operate welding, fabrication, and maintenance equipment, including saws, grinders, drills, torches, and related hand and power tools.
· Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
· Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
· Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and other applicable safety procedures
- Develop and maintain SOPs, operating procedures, centerline documentation, and technical standards.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
· Journeyman License (Required)
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
· Working knowledge of steam, water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility systems.
· Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including MIG, TIG, Stick, and brazing.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical specifications.
· Familiarity with preventative maintenance, equipment alignment, and industrial safety programs, including LOTO and hot work.
· Experience with industrial plumbing, fire protection, and sprinkler systems is a plus.
Physical Requirements and Working environment
- Manufacturing environment, including production, maintenance, and wastewater treatment areas.
- Ability to walk production floors, climb stairs, wear required PPE, and work in varying environmental conditions.
- Occasional off-hours support for emergency response, regulatory matters, or incident investigations.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $41/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2pm with flexibility for down days and call-ins
Benefits:
· 401(k) with employer match
· Health, dental & vision insurance
· Employee assistance program
· Health savings account
· Tuition reimbursement
· Uniforms & Steel Toes Provided