Millwright
Vicksburg Forest Products · Gloster, MS · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$200/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process.
- Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment.
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery.
- Work in manlifts with the use of fall protection equipment.
- Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders.
- Verify and document repairs made.
- Work in a safe manner using proper PPE.
Requirements
- 3 years of previous maintenance experience
- Be able to use supply room and cross-reference parts and specify parts
- C competent in reading blueprints and schematics
- C competent in cutting and welding in all positions
- C competent in all type bearing installations and alignments
- C competent in use of lubricants
- C competent with all type power transmission components and troubleshooting
- C able to figure drive ratios
- C able to rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic components
- C able to wire motors
- C able to use multimeter to take readings
- C able to cut keyway in shaft
- C able to pass a cutting and welding test (flat, overhead, vertical, and horizontal).
- C able to pass a basic mechanical assessment test
- C able to pass a basic hands-on test
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays as required
Environmental Conditions
- Tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions
- Comfortable working in a loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).