Maintenance Millwright I

Maintenance Millwright I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Disassemble and rebuild defective equipment.
• Replace defective mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and related components.
• Learn to troubleshoot equipment issues and make repairs to maintain equipment uptime.
• Learn to make modifications that improve equipment efficiency, reliability, safety, quality, and production performance.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, changes, and process improvements.
• Operate shop equipment, including milling machines and lathes.
• Make sound decisions concerning assigned maintenance operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to company requirements and manufacturer instructions.
• Assist with identifying when outside repairs or replacement parts are needed.
• Work in a training environment with direct supervision as required

Teamwork and Support

• Work as a team member with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and production employees.
• Maintain a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Support organizational goals by accepting ownership of assigned tasks and learning new responsibilities.
• Update job knowledge through training, technical publications, and educational opportunities.
• Use computers and maintenance-related software as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintaining Equipment

• Observe and listen to operating machinery to help diagnose malfunctions.
• Determine the need for adjustments, repairs, or replacement parts.
• Assist with maintaining industrial machines using knowledge of mechanics, shop math, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and equipment drawings.
• Troubleshoot, remove, disassemble, rebuild, reinstall, and repair equipment systems, including:
• Pneumatics
• Pump systems
• Hydraulics
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical drive systems
• Plumbing systems
• Production machinery components
• Identify and order parts required for equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Make modifications to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, safety, quality, and production output.
• Oversee or assist with modifications performed by internal and external resources.
• Support process changes, new equipment models, expansion projects, and production improvements.
• Optimize, upgrade, or change equipment based on safety, quality, and production needs.
• Perform light plumbing-related maintenance as needed, including basic repair or replacement of fittings, valves, hoses, piping, drains, air lines, water lines, and related components.
• Assist in identifying, correcting, and preventing recurring equipment problems.
• Work independently with limited or no supervision.
• Work as a team member with supervisors, maintenance employees, production employees, and outside contractors.
• Maintain a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Support organizational goals by taking ownership of new and different requests.
• Look for opportunities to improve equipment, processes, and maintenance practices.

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• Update job knowledge through training, technical publications, and educational opportunities.
• Use computers and maintenance-related software as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specifications / Qualifications

• Maintenance Millwright I: 1-2 years of related maintenance, millwright, mechanical, or industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Maintenance Millwright II: 3-4 years of related maintenance, millwright, troubleshooting, equipment repair, or industrial equipment experience preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical certificate or related technical training preferred. Equivalent job experience may be considered in place of formal technical education.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, plumbing systems, and shop tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical information, manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to use milling machines and lathes.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, fittings, valves, piping, hose connections, leaks, drains, water lines, air lines, and related repairs.
• Good math skills and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use good judgment and make decisions related to maintenance work.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

This position works mostly indoors in an industrial manufacturing environment. Working conditions may include:

• Extreme noise, heat/cold, Dusty conditions, Grease, oil, and metal debris
• Moving machinery, Shop tools and equipment, Working around electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and light plumbing systems
• Multi-site facility work as needed

Mental and Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good vision
• Good math and mechanical reasoning skills
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Carrying
• Speaking
• Listening
• Climbing
• Motor coordination
• Coordination of eyes, hands, and feet

Confidentiality

This position may have access to company intellectual property, proprietary equipment designs, processes, drawings, tooling, and other confidential information. This information must remain confidential and may not be copied, reproduced, shared, or removed from company property without authorization.

***Must be able to pass a background check without felonies and a drug test***