Millwright Mechanic

Are you ready to travel the country as a Millwright at Ergon, Inc? This isn't just a job; it's an exhilarating adventure in the natural resources industry! With a competitive pay scale of $28 - $42.50 per hour, your skills will be recognized and rewarded. You'll work alongside a vibrant team that believes in fun and forward-thinking, all while tackling unique challenges with your problem-solving skills. This position will report to our shop in Vicksburg, MS.

Your expertise isn't just valued; it's essential for creating a safer and greener future. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company that champions integrity and selfless leadership. Your path to empowerment starts here! You can get great benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, vacation, holidays, sick leave and life insurance. Dental and long-term disability insurance are offered. Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen and an acceptable motor vehicle report. We are an EEO/AAP employer. Unleash your potential and apply today!

Why Ergon, Inc.?

Ergon supports employees' professional growth, empowers them to lead, innovate and serve, and embraces Selfless Leadership by focusing on the greater good.

Make a Difference as a Millwright

As a Millwright at Ergon, Inc., you can look forward to an engaging day-to-day experience filled with hands-on tasks and continuous learning! Your journey will include routine inspections and maintenance of rotating equipment across the network such as pumps, colloidal mills, top and side entry mixers, gearboxes, and other mechanical equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll repair and rebuild equipment by taking precision measurements with micrometers and calipers to ensure in-tolerance components and collaborate closely with your team and plant operations to utilize your troubleshooting skills to solve problems.

Enjoy the stability of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek with a flexible schedule - work four 10-hour days (4/10s) from late spring to early fall, giving you long weekends! Weekend and after-hours callouts periodically occur, but overall travel typically follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Plus, with the potential for over 300 hours of overtime annually, you'll have ample opportunities to refine your expertise.

Due to the nationwide spread of our facilities, this position requires up to 75% travel. Trip duration is capped at 2 weeks for the rare jobs that extend through the weekend.

Job Duties

• Service, repair, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on rotating and mechanical-related equipment.
• Perform and teach the aligning of pumps, gearboxes, motors, and belt driven systems.
• Maintain records of all service and repairs and have a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work with customers, co-workers, and associates to develop and maintain strong working relationships in a cooperative work environment.
• Recognize tasks outside of normal job duties and assist others when applicable.
• Maintain Safe work practices and good hazard recognition in all aspects of the job.

Required Skills:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of experience in repairing rotating equipment (listed above)
• Basic knowledge of machining, welding, and electrical practices.
• Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.
• The person chosen must be capable of lifting or moving objects that weigh 50 pounds or more and perform tasks that involve bending, lifting, and climbing tanks or other structures.
• Capable of working extensive overtime, up to 80 hours, when needed.
• Willing to routinely travel to facilities (typically up to a week) as needed to perform job function.

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait -- apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.