Millwright

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Millwright

Location: Antwerp, OH, USA

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Company Industry: Plastics & Packaging Manufacturing

Pay: Based on experience

Position Summary

The Millwright plays a hands-on role focused on installing, setting up, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing high-speed bagging and manufacturing equipment. This position conducts routine inspections, equipment adjustments, mechanical overhauls, and preventive maintenance work orders to minimize downtime in a 24/7 production facility.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning: Bring new production equipment online, modify existing production lines, perform precision machinery alignment and leveling, and execute equipment startups.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and automated production lines.
• Maintenance & Repair: Rebuild production equipment, execute preventive maintenance work orders, and respond quickly to emergency machine breakdowns to restore production safely.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement equipment modifications to increase machine reliability, productivity, and efficiency. Read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial equipment installation, millwright, machinery setup, or manufacturing equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, and conveyors.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate lift trucks, and work flexible shifts/weekends in a 24/7 operating facility.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing and warehouse environment supporting a 24-hour, 7-day operation. The Millwright may be required to work flexible hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.