Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an experiences Millwright to join an established local business.

The Millwright is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, fabricating, and repairing equipment and facilities within a grain elevator operation. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable operation of grain handling, conveying, and storage systems while adhering to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair grain handling and conveying equipment, including bucket elevators, belt and screw conveyors, drag conveyors, augers, spouting, gates, dryers, motors, belts, bearings, and pulleys
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks using MIG, stick, and/or TIG welding to repair or modify equipment, structural components, guards, platforms, and supports
• Fabricate and install metal components such as chutes, transitions, brackets, and frames
• Install, align, and commission grain conveying equipment and related systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Assist with new equipment installations, upgrades, and facility expansions
• Maintain elevator structures, including bins, catwalks, handrails, ladders, and supports
• Follow safety procedures for confined spaces, hot work, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and combustible dust
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection reports
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations personnel to minimize production interruptions
• Respond to emergency repairs, particularly during peak harvest and shipping periods
• Occasionally assist with grain warehousing tasks
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical, vocational, or trade school training preferred
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in grain handling, agriculture, industrial, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Welding and metal fabrication experience required
• Experience installing and maintaining grain conveying equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical troubleshooting experience a plus
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Valid driver’s license required

Skills & Competencies

• Welding and metal fabrication
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Equipment installation and alignment
• Preventative maintenance practices
• Strong safety awareness and compliance
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs regularly

• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces

• Comfortable working in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and outdoor environments

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call during peak seasons