W. R. Grace

Overview

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals. They are seeking an experienced Millwright Maintenance Lead to join their Manufacturing team in south Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work orders for adjusting, overhauling, or repairing equipment and machinery.
• Thread, cut, weld, drill, and prepare materials to complete work assignments.
• Work alone or as part of a crew in/outdoors at the site, and may be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, and elevated platforms.
• Collaborate with the Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) department on motors, agitators, pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and work area during the shift.
• Work with/around hazardous materials and wear the correct PPE necessary to perform work safely.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and precision maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies and procedures.
• Assist with the training and development of junior technicians and apprentices.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing with multi-craft experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure.
• Ability to physically maneuver in tight, high, or difficult spaces.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Certified welder using MIG, TIG or other welding procedures.
• Certified millwright.
• Qualified in precision laser alignments.
• Qualified in Rigging.
• Strong background in metallurgy.
• Expertise in fabrication and pipefitting.
• Experience in working on chemical equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, utilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a daylight position and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Located in south Chicago at Grace’s Chicago 71st site.