Millwright / Pump Technician

Corning•Hemlock, MI

5d•$30 - $44

About The Position

The Journeymen Millwright / Pump Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds manufacturing machinery, facility equipment, and industrial pumps, including vacuum pumps, and supports operation of the pump service shop. The role performs complete pump rebuilds, preventive maintenance, equipment installation and commissioning, precision alignment, and equipment rigging and relocation. It also documents repairs and testing, identifies root causes of equipment problems, and contributes to improvements in maintenance processes and equipment reliability. The technician works with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize production disruption, follows safety protocols, and provides guidance to junior maintenance staff and machine operators. The position requires flexibility for a 2-3-2 pitman schedule or shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of work experience and strong mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated experience rebuilding and repairing industrial pumps.
Experience with pump alignment, seals, bearings, couplings, impellers, shafts, and related mechanical components.
Physical strength and stamina to manage heavy equipment and work in industrial settings.
Ability to read schematics.
Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout principles and tools used in mechanical trades.
Flexibility to work a 2-3-2 pitman schedule or shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Millwright certification or Journeyman license.
Vacuum pump repair and rebuilding experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pump rebuilds, including disassembly, inspection, cleaning, repair, replacement of internal components, reassembly, testing, and documentation.
Install, maintain, repair, and rebuild machinery and equipment, including conveyors, pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, and other industrial systems.
Troubleshoot vacuum pumps and related systems, identifying causes of performance problems, leaks, vibration, noise, and mechanical failures.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, pump specifications, and equipment manuals.
Maintain detailed records of repairs, parts used, pump rebuild activities, test results, and maintenance activities.
Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and ensure equipment performance.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions using manuals, schematics, and mechanical experience.
Suggest and implement improvements to maintenance processes, pump rebuilding procedures, and equipment reliability and efficiency.
Dismantle, move, rig, lift, and reassemble equipment for maintenance, rebuilding, installation, or relocation.
Diagnose mechanical problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Perform rigging, lifting, and safety inspections.
Precisely align motors, shafts, pumps, and other critical components.
Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering colleagues to improve machinery efficiency, reliability, and pump performance.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Coordinate with production supervisors, machine operators, and maintenance staff to minimize disruption to production schedules.
Guide and train junior maintenance staff and machine operators in equipment use, pump maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach 7% to 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Family building support.
Fitness benefits.
Company-paid life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Disease management programs.
Paid time off.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition program.