Millwright B - Duluth

About the role

The Millwright Mechanic B position at Compass Minerals is a critical member of the Maintenance team, providing essential mechanical support for the company's operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance including troubleshooting, dismantling, rigging, repairing, and installing facility equipment such as pulleys, power shafts, hoists, and conveyors.
• Start up and shut down equipment following company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Install new equipment and modify equipment layouts as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and reference materials in accordance with codes and safe operating practices.
• Diagnose mechanical and operational issues, determine corrective actions, and minimize production downtime.
• Execute repairs, upgrades, and changeovers in alignment with maintenance schedules.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation after repairs or extended downtime.
• Perform high-quality welding (plate and pipe) and noncritical flat/vertical welds.
• Operate drill presses and other precision tools requiring exact tolerances.
• Repair and splice conveyor belts and perform layout and fabrication work.
• Conduct civil construction tasks related to equipment foundations.
• Repair, assemble, and disassemble gearboxes, pumps, transmissions, and related machinery.
• Perform basic pipefitting for threaded and welded joints.
• Use cutting torches for metal cutting and part heating.
• Maintain valves and bearings, including packing, lubrication, and repair.
• Conduct basic rigging, minor machining, and use commonly required power/hand tools.
• Lubricate and clean plant equipment per routine schedules; remove buildup such as paint, grease, and debris.
• Respond to daily maintenance requests and emergency repair call-outs.
• Sharpen tools, dress grinding wheels, and maintain equipment in safe operating condition.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work areas.
• Work safely and efficiently with all required tools and equipment.
• Able to work in tight spaces and in hot, wet, dry, dusty, or elevated environments; climb ladders and operate man lifts.
• Maintain a satisfactory work record and physical stamina for extended hours.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to trouble shoot, repair or replace equipment as detailed in the qualifications list above.
• Retain a high degree of physical stamina for extended hours.
• High School graduate or equivalent required. Trade school preferred.
• The completion of or equivalent to five years field experience and the successful completion of applicable trade school program work or certified apprentice program.
• Minimum of five years related experience in an industrial setting.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in a productive and quality manner with minimal supervision.