Mid Level Millwright Jobs
Mid level millwright jobs go to experienced tradespeople ready to own complex installations, troubleshoot machinery independently, and guide less experienced crew members without constant supervision. Most openings are on-site across Energy, Chemicals & Materials, and Manufacturing, with employers like West Fraser, Georgia-Pacific, and Formosa Plastics hiring at this level now.
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Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Industrial Plasters facility located in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking motivated, safety-oriented individuals to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright. In this position you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our equipment and operations. This includes troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, recommending repairs or upgrades, identifying quality concerns, and maintaining equipment at precise operating standards. You will also contribute to optimizing production by understanding equipment capabilities and performance thresholds.
Shift:
- An 8-hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- A rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Shift placement will be determined based on business needs at the time of hire; however, this position will most likely be assigned to the rotating 2-2-3 schedule, depending on current openings.
Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.
Compensation:
Starting pay begins at $32.95 per hour. We're also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!
Working Location:
2127 US Highway 77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
What You Will Do
- Performing periodic maintenance routines including lubricating machines and equipment for improved reliability and uptime.
- Working with operations associates to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Maintaining accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
- Applying simple problem-solving methods such as 5Y to reduce and eliminate failures
- Working in a hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Five (5) or more years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, along with mechanical components such as bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, conveyors, rollers, pulleys, and shafts
- Experience performing precision maintenance, knowledge of condition based monitoring
- Experience with fabricating, torch cutting, and arc & mig welding
- Experience with reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs and precision measurements
- Experience recording maintenance and repairs in a computerized maintenance management system (MP2 / SAP) and completing reports and work orders on time to keep accurate records
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associates degree or two (2) years of study from a technical college in the fields of Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Technology
- Trade Journeymen status in a related field preferred
Our Team
The Georgia-Pacific Blue Rapids facility employs approximately 130 team members and plays a key role in supporting one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers. Our Building Products division is consistently recognized as a top supplier to major warehouse retailers and building materials dealers across the country. At Blue Rapids, our team is committed to safety and operational excellence, with a strong focus on maintaining an injury-free workplace.
Why Georgia-Pacific?
Looking for more than just a job? At Georgia-Pacific, we offer careers with purpose. We are committed to your health, safety, and long-term success, while providing opportunities for advancement, performance-based pay, job stability, and a supportive team environment. We believe every role is an opportunity to grow your skills, build your future, and make a positive impact in your community.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Industrial Plasters facility located in Blue Rapids, Kansas is seeking motivated, safety-oriented individuals to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright. In this position you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our equipment and operations. This includes troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, recommending repairs or upgrades, identifying quality concerns, and maintaining equipment at precise operating standards. You will also contribute to optimizing production by understanding equipment capabilities and performance thresholds.
Shift:
- An 8-hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- A rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Shift placement will be determined based on business needs at the time of hire; however, this position will most likely be assigned to the rotating 2-2-3 schedule, depending on current openings.
Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, overtime, and be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.
Compensation:
Starting pay begins at $32.95 per hour. We're also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus!
Working Location:
2127 US Highway 77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
What You Will Do
- Performing periodic maintenance routines including lubricating machines and equipment for improved reliability and uptime.
- Working with operations associates to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Maintaining accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventative maintenance findings
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
- Applying simple problem-solving methods such as 5Y to reduce and eliminate failures
- Working in a hot, humid, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Five (5) or more years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, along with mechanical components such as bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, conveyors, rollers, pulleys, and shafts
- Experience performing precision maintenance, knowledge of condition based monitoring
- Experience with fabricating, torch cutting, and arc & mig welding
- Experience with reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs and precision measurements
- Experience recording maintenance and repairs in a computerized maintenance management system (MP2 / SAP) and completing reports and work orders on time to keep accurate records
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associates degree or two (2) years of study from a technical college in the fields of Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Technology
- Trade Journeymen status in a related field preferred
Our Team
The Georgia-Pacific Blue Rapids facility employs approximately 130 team members and plays a key role in supporting one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers. Our Building Products division is consistently recognized as a top supplier to major warehouse retailers and building materials dealers across the country. At Blue Rapids, our team is committed to safety and operational excellence, with a strong focus on maintaining an injury-free workplace.
Why Georgia-Pacific?
Looking for more than just a job? At Georgia-Pacific, we offer careers with purpose. We are committed to your health, safety, and long-term success, while providing opportunities for advancement, performance-based pay, job stability, and a supportive team environment. We believe every role is an opportunity to grow your skills, build your future, and make a positive impact in your community.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Mid Level Millwright Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level millwright job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks completed. Highlight projects where you led the installation or repair from start to finish, diagnosed equipment failures independently, and reduced downtime. Employers at this level want candidates who can read and interpret mechanical drawings, work with minimal supervision, and communicate clearly with engineering and maintenance teams. Tailor each application to the specific equipment and industry the employer works with.
Which companies hire mid level millwrights?
Companies hiring mid level millwrights right now include West Fraser, Georgia-Pacific, and Formosa Plastics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, industrial contractors, and energy companies that need experienced hands capable of running maintenance programs and leading installations without close oversight.
Are there remote mid level millwright jobs?
Yes, though with important limits since millwright work is hands-on by nature. About 0% of mid level millwright openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these roles typically involve project coordination, technical documentation, or equipment planning rather than direct mechanical work. Field and on-site positions remain the majority at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level millwright role?
Moving into a mid level millwright role comes from building depth beyond the basics over your first few years. That means mastering alignment procedures, precision rigging, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems, then taking on projects where you are accountable for the full outcome. Employers want to see that you have identified and solved problems on your own, trained newer workers, and demonstrated consistent mechanical judgment without needing frequent direction.
Which industries hire the most mid level millwrights?
Mid Level millwright roles concentrate in Energy, Chemicals & Materials, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large-scale equipment and production lines that require experienced millwrights to maintain uptime, perform precision installations, and prevent costly mechanical failures.