Millwright

About the role

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking a skilled Millwright to join our team at our Silver Creek, MS facility. The mill employs approximately 150 team members and plays a key role in our lumber production operations. As a Millwright, you will ensure that all production-related machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of reliability within the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision-making and encouraging proactive maintenance strategies.
• Use proper tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Repair or replace belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades, bearings, and other machine parts in a production environment.
• Monitor and inventory spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment, initiating reorders as necessary.
• Perform metal working (welding, cutting, fabricating) when required.
• Repair or replace hydraulic units, oiling units, and equipment (chains/sprockets).
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock occasionally.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to address maintenance issues.
• Review plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems proactively, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or HR/Safety Manager.
• Perform additional plant-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
• Maintenance experience in a lumber, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Must pass a mechanical knowledge test and hands-on assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to make decisions quickly using hand, eye, and foot coordination.

Physical Requirements

• Perform tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Pay

$29.50–$36.62 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Cancer insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

Benefits are available the first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.