Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Millwright

Responsibilities

This off-shift Millwright position, located in Muskegon County, MI, is responsible for performing a wide range of mechanical maintenance and repair duties to support efficient plant operations. Key responsibilities include pipefitting, welding, small fabrication, and belts and sheave alignment.

Compensation and Benefits Package

• Base pay: up to $36.25 per hour

• Additional shift premium: $350 per additional shift worked

• Holiday premium: $700 for working designated holidays

• Expected schedule: required to work one weekend per month

• Performance bonus: annual incentive program tied to strategic KPIs and operational goals

• Comprehensive benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

  • Life insurance and employee assistance programs

  • Professional development and continuing education support

• Relocation assistance: available for qualified candidates

Job Roles

• Performs millwright and machine repair duties including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.

• Conducts pipefitting, welding, and fabrication work as required for plant maintenance and improvement.

• Ensures proper alignment of belts, sheaves, shafts, and mechanical components to maintain operational efficiency.

• Diagnoses mechanical issues, performs necessary repairs, and replaces defective parts to minimize downtime.

• Inspects and maintains plant systems to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Supports preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and prevent unplanned outages.

• Collaborates with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to identify and execute improvement opportunities.

• Follows all safety procedures and actively participates in maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution

• Possess a minimum of one of the following:

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of documented millwright/machine repair experience

  • Completion of a bona fide apprenticeship program with certificate of completion

  • Journeyman Millwright card

  • Journeyman Machine Repair card

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting machines, including hydraulics and pneumatics

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial systems

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a manufacturing environment

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Job Tags

Similar Jobs