Millwright

Build your career with a global leader in high-quality steel manufacturing.

Ellwood Quality Steels (EQS) is recognized worldwide for producing premium carbon, alloy, stainless, and tool steel ingots. As a family-owned company with a long-range vision, we invest heavily in our people, processes, and state-of-the-art equipment. We are searching for skilled Millwrights who take pride in their craft and thrive in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

If you are a safety-driven, mechanically skilled professional ready to contribute to a world-class steelmaking operation, we invite you to join our team.

The Millwright plays a critical role in maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery and systems throughout the facility. This position supports daily operations by ensuring equipment reliability and by performing a broad range of mechanical, hydraulic, welding, and crane-maintenance activities.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and technical diagrams
• Perform maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems
• Apply advanced welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick (including stainless), and gas welding
• Operate mobile equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct routine and preventive crane maintenance using proper safe rigging methods
• Install, align, and maintain gear reductions and motor/reducer couplings
• Work comfortably and safely at heights
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Collaborate effectively with team members and support cross-functional operations
• Meet attendance expectations and complete additional duties as assigned

• Dedication to safe work practices
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of the EQS in-house Apprentice Program or minimum 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial setting (steelmaking experience strongly preferred)
• Ability to pass written, blueprint, hydraulic, and welding assessments
• Valid driver's license preferred (driving is not an essential job function but license status is monitored per company policy)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with outstanding employer match
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
  Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• A work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development

• Family-owned stability and long-term investment
• Global leadership in high-quality steel production
• Exceptional responsiveness, flexibility, and commitment to customers
• Highly trained workforce, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies
• A culture where excellence is expected-and achieved-daily

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Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and participate in urine and hair-follicle drug screening as part of our Drug-Free Workplace Program. Proof of high school diploma or GED required upon hire.

Ellwood Quality Steels is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer
, welcoming Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.