EC-Shift Millwright Level 1

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Date: Feb 12, 2026

Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Hourly Wage: $36.90 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking an experienced Millwright to join our Manufacturing team.  This role is on-site at our East Chicago, IN location and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The primary function of the positon is to rebuild, repair, install and maintain all mechanical equipment in the facility, including the infrastructure of the site, while ensuring a safe work environment.  This position will also perform essential preventative maintenance task to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment at the site.

This position will work a daylight shift with rotating days.  Must be available to work weekends, overtime and holidays as production demands dictate.  All employees at the Grace East Chicago plant have environmental, health and safety (EHS) roles and responsibilities and are accountable for achieving compliance with our EHS Policy.

Responsibilities

  • Fabrication of various items using welding and brazing tools.
  • Aligning equipment using specialized tools, such as laser and micrometers.
  • Collaborating with other technicians and engineers to improve equipment performance.
  • Interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics for troubleshooting and PM purposes.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols and regulations.
  • Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems, including motors, conveyors, pumps, and turbines.
  • Performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reports.
  • Operating hoists, cranes, and other lifting equipment to move heavy machinery

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing setting
  • Certified millwright.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Certified welder using MIG, TIG or other welding procedures.
  • Expertise in fabrication and pipefitting.
  • Experience in working on chemical equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, utilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in mechanical maintenance or relevant trade
  • Experience with predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis or thermography.
  • Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility or a similar regulated industry.

Benefits

Other Compensation

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


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