Millwright

Position Description

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking a Millwright for their Bogalusa, LA facility. The Millwright ensures that all production-related equipment is in good working order and functioning properly. They use tools and other mechanical means to repair, replace, and restore parts (belts, motors, hoses, etc.) on production equipment or facilities infrastructure in a lumber manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Uses all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs/replaces belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades, bearings, and other machine parts in a production environment.
• Maintains the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Performs metal working (welding, cutting, fabricating) when necessary.
• Repairs/replaces hydraulic units – oiling units and equipment (chains/sprockets).
• Operates a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock on occasion.
• Communicates regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or HR/Safety Manager.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of plant millwright or maintenance experience, with a strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree or technical training preferred.

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Additional Information

• Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
• Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test.
• If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
• Payscale: $26.00-$32.00
• Hood Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.