We are seeking a skilled House Mechanic (Millwright) to join our team, responsible for a range of mechanical tasks essential to our factory operations. This role involves performing maintenance interventions such as inspection, alignment, and equipment refurbishment, with a focus on optimizing performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mechanical principles and collaborate closely with production teams to ensure effective maintenance strategies. Additionally, proficiency in welding, cutting, and fabrication using various materials is essential. Join us in driving operational excellence and ensuring the seamless functioning of our factories.

Positions are available in our factories in Moorhead, MN; Hillsboro, ND; & East Grand Forks, MN.

The principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Inspection, (parts) replacements, alignment, balancing, installation, and refurbishment.
Individuals will be required to understand the operating principles of this equipment and its role in the overall process or factory.
Mechanics are expected to understand the function and application of equipment to the extent that equipment performance can be optimized.
Individuals will work closely with Production, gaining a detailed understanding of operating parameters to ensure that Maintenance interventions are both appropriate and effective.
Perform a variety of joining and fabrication activities. To that extent, individuals will weld, cut, braze, and solder a variety of materials. This includes welding carbon steel using the SMAW and GMAW processes and welding stainless steel metals using the SMAW process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

2-year technical degree (such as Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design, Machinist & Toolmaker, or related degree) OR must have fully completed a state-approved millwright apprenticeship (non-ACS). With a minimum of 2 years of full-time industrial millwright experience.

**OR **

A High School degree or diploma, or a GED certificate, is required, along with a minimum of 5 consecutive years of full-time industrial millwright experience.

In addition to:

Candidates will be required to take a millwright, welding, and basic skills test.
Candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to execute the duties and tasks defined for this position safely.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$33.78 - $38.31/hr

SCHEDULE:

Dupont rotation of day and night shifts.

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM: Day shifts. 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM: Night shifts.

Successful candidates must be able to work BOTH day and night shift schedules.

BENEFITS:

Medical and free dental care are available on day one! In addition, we offer a Pension, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight complimentary visits with a licensed counselor.

Complete the full application on CrystalSugar.com/careers:

For the Moorhead Factory - HERE

For the Hillsboro Factory - HERE

For the East Grand Forks Factory - HERE

*Please note that our application process involves a complete application submitted through our company website, and an in-person interview; no job offers are made without an in-person interview first. You may receive an initial series of automated screening questions via text message; this is not an interview or a guarantee of an interview, but it will help us evaluate your fit for the position. *

American Crystal Sugar is an equal opportunity employer.

You should be proficient in:

Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Mechanical Testing
Mechanical Assembly Skills
Machine Safety Inspections
Meets Physical Requirements
High School / GED
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Basic Computer Skills