Maintenance Helper

Maintenance Helper

Position type:
Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $24.15 per hour, shift rotation

Overtime: available

Location:

Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that's different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY!

The Maintenance Helper will assist Millwrights install machine and equipment repair, mechanical adjustments, servicing, overhaul and installation of plant equipment and machinery. Our Millwrights perform duties such as installing, diagnosing, repairing, and altering equipment as directed.

• Assists in troubleshooting faulty equipment making timely repairs and suggesting improvements to increase the reliability of the equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance activities such as lubrication, filter changes, and inspections independently.
• Works with Production workforce to complete repairs with minimal downtime.
• Complete any prescribed training modules or programs necessary to develop the skills required to progress to full Millwright.

• Must be able to work from ladders, operate, and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs. when required, stand for long periods of time when required.

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Have a "Safety First" mindset. Maintain compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Be willing and excited to learn about mechanical systems and repairs.
• Enjoy troubleshooting and repairing machinery
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills

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:

• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World-class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include:
  Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit  and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.