Millwright

Manufacturing Waynesboro, Mississippi

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Description

Position at Hood Lumber

Responsibilities: 

  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic/pneumatic systems, gears, reducers, bearings, sprockets, chains, belts, and valves. 
  • Cut, weld, and fabricate components as needed. 
  • Assist electricians and other maintenance personnel as needed. 
  • Assist equipment operators as necessary and may provide operator relief for operation of process equipment. 
  • Assist with clean-up mill wide. 
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed repair drawings related to sawmill equipment and machinery.
  • Dismantle and reassemble equipment when required for repair. 

Education and Experience: 

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience as a millwright.
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • Maintenance experience in a sawmill, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
  • Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
  • Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Testing Requirements: 

  • Must be able to pass mechanical knowledge test and hands on assessment.  
Physical Requirements:
  • Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for long 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.

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 successfully passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. High school diploma/GED preferred.  
  
An Equal Opportunity Employer 

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