Maintenance Millwright

Overview

The posted position is for a rotating swing shift. 

Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or move to a 5-day shift, if required.

Compensation

• The pay rate is $38.17/hour. As of June 1, 2026, the compensation will increase to $39.50/hour
• Saturdays are paid at time and one half
• Sundays are paid at double-time

Benefits

• Previous experience credited towards vacation amounts with the ability to start with up to 4 weeks vacation
• Competitive insurance programs starting on 90th calendar day of employment

Luvata Appleton LLC is a Wisconsin based company with three locations in the Fox River Valley. We manufacture products for the copper alloy wire industry and have many customers including ones in the battery, ammunition, solar panel, and electronic markets, among others. As a company, Luvata Appleton is committed to providing a sustainable world through material innovation with the use of our distinctive technologies since our first manufacturing mill was built in 1964. We pride ourselves with providing our customers with unique and high-quality products, through the collaboration of all our employees.

We promote a family-like culture and encourage two-way communication along with interdepartmental collaboration to help our company adapt and grow in a fast-paced market. In addition, we invest in our employees as we do our customers, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. We are looking for people that are self-starters, and people that like making a difference in an organization through change and innovation.

The successful candidate must have experience in the use of general machine shop equipment with proficiency in welding steel and cast iron, familiarity with the lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press, as well as all hand tools associated with a machine shop environment.

Luvata Appleton offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Vacation credit for applicable relevant job experience with the ability to start with 28 days of vacation, based on level of experience
• Extensive health insurance coverage with monthly premiums as low as $62,
• Company covered dental insurance premiums,
• Weekly on-site Occupational Therapist,
• Weekly on-site Health Coach
• Generous 401K match,
• Profit sharing,
• Training and Development Programs
• Physical Fitness Membership or Nutritionist Reimbursement,
• Financial Advisor Sessions
• Company events throughout the year such as golf outing, family night, holiday celebration and service banquet
• Relocation packages available for highly qualified candidates

Responsibilities

A successful millwright candidate will be primarily responsible for the fabrication, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical components needed to maintain an efficient, productive, and safe manufacturing environment. Duties include:

• Rebuilding production equipment
• Inventory of spare parts
• Blue print reading
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Heavy lifting,
• Pushing and pulling
• Long term standing.

Qualifications

• Four years prior manufacturing experience required.
• Journeyman/Journeywoman card is a preferred qualification, but other qualifications may be considered.
• A pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen along with a background check is also required

Luvata Appleton LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and considers all applicants for employment based on non-discriminatory, job-related factors. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, please contact us at appleton.recruiter@luvata.com