Millwright at Aerotek

Job Title: Millwright
Job Description

The role of a Millwright involves both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. This position requires proficiency in welding (MIG, STICK, and TIG) for various projects, performing lockout/tag-out procedures, fabricating parts as needed, and installing and troubleshooting machinery. Successful candidates will troubleshoot and repair conveyors, agitators, gear boxes, motors, paper recycling machines, valves, pumps, switch gears, clutches, jackshafts, rolls, and splicing equipment. Additionally, they will work with both hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and install bearings and seals on machinery, while adhering to all company and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Perform welding (MIG, STICK, TIG) for projects as needed.
• Execute lockout/tag-out procedures when necessary.
• Fabricate parts for projects and jobs as required.
• Install and troubleshoot machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, agitators, gear boxes, motors, and various machinery components.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic machinery.
• Install bearings and seals on machinery.
• Comply with company and OSHA standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a millwright/mechanic.
• Proficiency in welding, specifically MIG and STICK.
• Experience working with voltage up to at least 480V.
• Ownership of personal tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a mill, refinery, chemical, or power plant environment.

Why Work Here?

This position offers great benefits and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and challenging environment. Employees enjoy a supportive team atmosphere and the potential for advancement within the company.

Work Environment

Candidates will work inside the mill on the manufacturing floor. The environment can be dirty and experiences temperature fluctuations, getting hot in the summer and cooling down in the winter. Initially, candidates will work day shifts from 7 am to 3 pm, with the potential to transition to a DUPONT schedule after a year.

Job Type & Location

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

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Benefits and Insurance are offered through Alsip Mini Mill as a full time placement.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.