Oregon Manufacturing Plant Millwright

About the role

SWISS KRONO is a global leader in the wood-based products industry. The Journey Millwright provides maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems at the Klamath Falls, Oregon location.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair manufacturing systems by applying skills in:
  • welding/fabricating/fitting;
  • hydraulics and pneumatics;
  • rigging/lifting/setting;
  • machinery alignment and leveling;
  • blueprints and schematics;
  • carpentry, plumbing, and machining; and
  • concrete forming/pouring/finishing/layout.
• Fabricate parts and assemble machinery as needed.
• Detect developing mechanical issues and conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and increase efficiencies.
• Utilize the maintenance tracking system to track work orders and material requisitions to ensure parts are correct and available at time of need.
• Clean and maintain working areas and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
• If lead status is awarded, the individual will:
  • act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility;
  • assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments;
  • provide training;
  • maintain inventory levels and coordinate work with vendors and contractors as needed.

Requirements

• Possess an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright Certification.
• Additional certifications must remain valid to maintain tier status.
• Provide own tools to perform millwright activities.
• Ability to follow all company, state, and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Must be willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples include:
  • high visibility garments,
  • hand protection,
  • eye protection,
  • hearing protection,
  • a hard hat,
  • foot protection, and
  • a face shield.

Benefits

• Union negotiated annual wage increases.