Millwright

Millwright

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Valley City - Valley City, ND 58072

Overview

Position Type: Full-time Category: Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Millwright

Department: Valley City

Reports To: Location Manager

Compensation: DOE

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC. is a long time established full-service grain company in the grain and pulses business. We are headquartered in Portland, Oregon and own/operate over 60 elevators and offices throughout WA, ID, MT, NE and ND to support our domestic and export sales program.

We are a mid-size company with just over 450 employees overall. The employees at Columbia Grain, at all levels of our organization, represent some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We are proud of our ability to attract and maintain talented, efficient, long term, community minded employees who can develop lasting relationships with producers and customers both domestic and around the world.

Position Description

The Millwright is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining multiple pieces of equipment, including bin gates, bucket elevators, distributors, drag belts/chains, bin sweeps, bulk weighers, load out spouts, feeders, scalpers, conditioners, gravity tables, de-stoners, color sorters, and distribution systems. Millwright works collaboratively with the Operations Team to achieve operational goals while maintaining safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery, production equipment, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment
• Align motors, pumps, and gearboxes using precision measurement and alignment tools
• Diagnose mechanical failures and equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Replace and repair bearings, belts, shafts, and other mechanical components as needed
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and conduct routine inspections to ensure proper equipment operation
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to complete maintenance and repair activities accurately
• Assist with the installation, alignment, and startup of new machinery
• Work collaboratively with electricians and maintenance teams on equipment repairs and operational support
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures, OSHA standards, and all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain flexibility to work rotating days and nights, extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as production demands require
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience

• Preferred qualifications include 35 years of experience in industrial maintenance, millwright work, or mechanical technician roles
• Knowledge of industrial machinery installation, setup, and precision alignment practices
• Experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred, including MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and related maintenance practices
• Experience with bearing replacement, shaft alignment, and mechanical component repair
• Ability to safely perform rigging and equipment moving activities
• Proficient in the use of precision measurement tools, including dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and OSHA safety standards applicable to industrial environments
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency and strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality workmanship, teamwork, reliability, and consistent attendance
• Ability and willingness to perform all assigned duties in a fast-paced team environment
• Periodic travel to various facilities as required

Physical Requirements necessary to perform this job

• Must be able to move freely throughout the facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0-150'), walking on elevated platforms, carrying tools and equipment (0-50lbs), exposure to extreme temperatures (-30 to100 degrees Fahrenheit), humidity (0-100%), and noise (50db to 100db).
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme climate temperatures, humidity and noise.
• Must be able to work in high places and confined spaces.
• Required to wear protective equipment to include hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, coveralls, and other PPE as required.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer