At least 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
92% STARs in role.
Job Title: Millwright
Job Description
This role focuses on maintaining, installing, and fabricating production machinery in a modern nonwovens manufacturing facility that supports the automotive and mattress industries. You will work primarily on 3rd shift, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently while supporting continuous production of thermal and acoustical nonwoven materials used in vehicle components and mattress products.
Responsibilities
- Install, move, and set up production machinery and equipment throughout the facility, ensuring proper alignment, anchoring, and safe operation.
- Perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on a variety of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.
- Carry out fabrication work, including cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components to modify or repair machine parts and support custom installations.
- Use welding skills to repair or fabricate machine components, supports, guards, and other structures as needed.
- Inspect equipment regularly to identify mechanical issues, wear, or potential failures and proactively address them before they impact production.
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support process improvements and equipment upgrades that enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Follow safety procedures and best practices while working with machinery, tools, and welding equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Support training and knowledge transfer by learning on 1st shift during the training period, then applying those skills independently on 3rd shift.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, organized condition to ensure readiness and efficiency during maintenance tasks.
- Respond to maintenance requests and equipment issues in a timely manner, prioritizing work to support production schedules.
Essential Skills
- At least 3 years of millwright experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proven fabrication experience, including working with metal components and assemblies.
- Hands-on experience moving, installing, and setting up machinery and production equipment.
- High mechanical aptitude with strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in welding for repair and fabrication work.
- Ability to work independently on 3rd shift after completing training on 1st shift.
- Comfort working with mechanical systems, relays, photo eyes, and related equipment in a production setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment producing components for automotive or mattress industries is beneficial.
- Familiarity with thermal and acoustical nonwoven products and related production processes is a plus.
- Ability to operate material handling tools and equipment to assist with moving machinery.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment safety and reliability.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and production teams.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy weekly pay, performance-based rewards, and a supportive maintenance-friendly environment. The role offers a shift premium, additional hourly bonus opportunities, and regular gainsharing when goals are met. Team members receive annual tool and steel-toe allowances, paid uniforms, and convenient on-site amenities such as a marketplace with meal scanners and occasional food gift card rewards. The culture values practical support for maintenance staff, including dedicated equipment like tricycles to move tools around the facility, fostering an efficient and collaborative work experience.
Work Environment
The facility is clean, well lit, and dedicated to producing innovative nonwoven materials for automotive and mattress applications. There is some airborne dust that can settle on relays and photo eyes, requiring occasional cleaning as part of equipment maintenance. While there is no air conditioning, fans and exhaust openings help keep the environment comfortable, and the plant is described as not noisy. Maintenance staff use tricycles to move tools around the facility, and uniforms are provided, contributing to a practical and organized work setting. The primary schedule is 3rd shift from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with initial training conducted on 1st shift before transitioning to nights.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006232867