Millwright Craftsperson - Mechanic

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a safety-focused team where your mechanical expertise helps keep a world-class refinery running reliably. Contribute to meaningful maintenance work that reduces downtime and supports the production of materials the world needs. Based at Rio Tinto Kennecott, just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, with access to a unique operation and vibrant local lifestyle. At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

We are looking for a Millwright Craftsperson - Mechanic to inspect, repair, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards. This is a great opportunity for someone with industrial millwright or mechanical maintenance experience to contribute to safe, reliable refinery performance while continuing to grow their technical skills.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance work experience in an industrial environment.
• Industrial mechanical craftsman experience, Millwright Certification, or comparable mechanical trade background.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and work from blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pumps, alignment, hydraulics, pipefitting, and/or welding would be beneficial.
• transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Recognize malfunctioning equipment, diagnose issues, and support timely, practical repairs.
• Dismantle, clean, fabricate, repair, replace, install, assemble, adjust, and lubricate mechanical, plumbing, and piping equipment.
• Operate mobile, stationary, and other plant equipment to support installation and repair work, including rigging and mobile equipment operation.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and schematics; order parts and equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate service, repair records, reports, and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing maintenance needs clearly with team members and leaders.
• Support health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the refinery and site.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED