Maintenance Millwright

Washington Mills, 13230 Prairie Industrial Pkwy, Hennepin, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Maintenance Millwright

Position type:
Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $31.85 per hour

Shift &

Work Schedule:

1 st Shift, 6AM-4PM F-M & 1st Shift, 6AM-4PM T-F

Overtime:
Available

• Ensure safety standards are met and when needed provide direct safety support for their team, contractors, and visitors
• Offer support for ongoing communication and assistance as needed within the department and plant organization
• Perform plant machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustment, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery. This includes but is not limited to conveyors, crushers, heat exchangers, belts and drives, pneumatics & hydraulic units
• Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of metal equipment including guards, covers, ducts, chutes, and attachments for heavy mobile equipment such as loader and excavator buckets

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Be capable of collaborating effectively within a team setting and working independently without direct supervision
• Be able to maintain an open line of communication with their Supervisor, other members of Plant Management, and Peers
• Have successfully finished the specified courses or their equivalents and provide evidence of completion:
• Mechanical Blueprint Reading
• Stick, Flat Plate Welding
• Tig (Hiliarc), Flat Plate Welding
• Gas Weld & Brazing - Flat & Horizontal Welding

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.

Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance

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 Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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