Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanics / Millwrights to join a well-established heavy manufacturing facility in Williamsport, Maryland.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically skilled individuals who enjoy troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining large industrial equipment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with heavy machinery, rotating equipment, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and mechanical maintenance.

Candidates with backgrounds in industrial manufacturing, paper mills, heavy equipment maintenance, packaging, food processing, or similar environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain large industrial production equipment.

• Perform mechanical repairs on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, rollers, bearings, and other machinery.

• Install, disassemble, rebuild, and replace mechanical components to maintain reliable equipment operation.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, hoses, and related components.

• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, lubrication, and mechanical adjustments.

• Identify and resolve mechanical failures to minimize production downtime.

• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment to complete repairs.

• Assist with machinery installations, equipment alignment, and mechanical modifications.

• Perform basic welding and fabrication when needed.

• Follow established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to maintain smooth plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy industrial equipment or machinery.

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, motors, valves, bearings, pumps, and gearboxes.

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform effective repairs.

• Comfortable working around large industrial machinery in a physically demanding environment.

• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance work.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must have basic personal hand tools and steel-toe footwear.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Maintenance Technician, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

• Background in paper manufacturing, continuous-process production, or other heavy industrial operations.

• Experience with precision alignment, bearings, shafts, and rotating equipment.

• Basic welding and fabrication experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• $25.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Six-month contract-to-hire opportunity.

• Rotating DuPont schedule with extended stretches of scheduled days off.

• Opportunity for permanent employment.

• Benefits available following conversion, including company-paid employee coverage, dependent coverage contributions, 401(k), and professional development.

• Long-term career opportunities in an established manufacturing facility.

We are looking for dependable, mechanically skilled individuals who take pride in keeping industrial equipment running safely and efficiently. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.