Skilled Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

United Aluminum Corporation, a specialty rolling mill in North Haven, CT, with unique rolling, annealing, and slitting capabilities, has produced Custom Rolled® Aluminum Coil since 1915. United Aluminum’s modern and clean facility is conveniently located off I-91 in North Haven, CT.

Our team is growing! We have an immediate opportunity for a Skilled Industrial Mechanic/Millwright on 1st shift to join our valued Plant Maintenance team. This position is a “working mechanic/millwright" performing skilled journeyperson-level work in the maintenance and repair of heavy manufacturing equipment in an aluminum processing plant. This position is located at our only facility in North Haven, CT and requires NO travel.

This position requires strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct mechanical problems including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.

BENEFITS

• High earning potential includes consistent overtime, shift differential, and call in pay.
• Hourly pay starting at $43/hour. Pay may be higher based on experience.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefit program, including high wages, shift differentials, an excellent Medical/Rx program, as well as Dental, 401(k) plan with a Company match and potential for an additional discretionary contribution, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverages, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care costs, and vacation benefits.
• Overtime, including weekend hours, and advancement potential.
• Friendly and professional work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts repairs and preventive maintenance service to ensure reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment; provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during production, and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and plant facility.

Prepares and performs mechanic duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of production machines. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Complies with OSHA safety and health rules.

May be responsible to perform a combination of the following duties based upon job assignment:

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul equipment.
• Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the mechanical systems.
• Conducts daily rounds and readings.
• Responsible for station lockout/tagout procedures as mandated by company policy.
• Lead and/or participate in a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Currently, the plant is running 6 days a week, 24 hours. Hours of work would be Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm as well as any hours necessary to keep production running.

General Qualifications - Skills/Competencies/Knowledge:

• Requires strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct mechanical problems.
• Experienced implementing workplace safety procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and basic First Aid procedures.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties.
• Ability to work with power tools, small motorized equipment, and vehicles.
• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers, supervisor, and outside contractors
• Ability to work independently, as required.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of demonstrated relevant industrial plant or outside contractor experience performing a wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks servicing comparable heavy industrial equipment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Please look us up online at www.unitedaluminum.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call to meet the facility’s need for any emergency repairs, as well as for routine preventive maintenance during-off peak production periods?

Experience:

• Millwright: 5 years (Preferred)
• Hydraulics: 5 years (Preferred)
• Pneumatics: 5 years (Preferred)
• Industrial mechanic: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Haven, CT 06473 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person