About

• Description
• The Maintenance Millwright will perform preventative maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and troubleshoot problems with machinery. Responsible for maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of all sawmill equipment to safely maximize uptime, quality, and productivity. Starting wage of $22/hour, with higher rates available for candidates with relevant skills and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation time.
• Key Responsibilities
• • Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• • Machine troubleshooting, repair, assembly, preventative maintenance.
• • Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.
• • Perform routine inspections to identify and correct minor or major equipment deficiencies.
• • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks such as replacement of wear items, bearings, chains, cylinders, motors, drives and so on as required.
• • Reading blueprint and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• • Work with other millwrights to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• • Assist with projects and large repairs that may include fabrication, welding, cutting, pipe fitting, installing electrical conduit, and sawmill equipment installation.
• • Maintain a clean, safe, uncluttered work area.
• • Some maintenance work is performed outdoors, must be willing to work in the weather, heat or cold at times.
• Requirements
• Qualifications
• • Strong understanding of Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• • Experienced in fabrication/welding.
• • Preventative Maintenance (Maintenance Schedules).
• • Ability to execute and monitor maintenance projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• • Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment issues and find effective solutions.
• • Understanding of working in a production atmosphere.
• • Welding certifications a plus.

Physical Demands

• • The job requires sitting, squatting, reaching, bending, twisting, stair climbing, heights, exposure to dust and being near moving equipment and loud noise.
• • The job requires the occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of 0 to lbs., occasional carrying of 0 to lbs..