Maintenance Millwright - Nights

Rex Lumber has been family owned and operated for over 90 years. We have always believed in our community and the honest, hardworking people that live in it. Today, Rex Lumber employs over 800 people in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. We believe in supporting local schools and neighborhoods because we are only as strong as the people that work for us.

Night Preventative Maintenance
Job Summary
The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Millwright is responsible for performing scheduled inspections, servicing, and maintenance on sawmill equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role focuses on identifying potential equipment issues before failure, supporting continuous improvement, and reducing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on sawmill equipment including saws, conveyors, debarkers, planers, kilns, chip systems, and material handling equipment

Inspect mechanical components such as bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, and drive systems for wear or damage

Lubricate equipment per established PM schedules and manufacturer specifications

Identify, document, and report potential equipment failures or safety concerns

Replace worn or defective parts during PM activities or coordinate corrective repairs with maintenance leads

Assist in troubleshooting mechanical failures when needed

Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, and other required safety procedures

Complete PM checklists, work orders, and equipment records accurately in CMMS or maintenance logs

Maintain clean and organized work areas following PM activities

Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

Work closely with operations to schedule PM work with minimal production impact

Qualifications
Required:

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 3 years of industrial millwright or mechanical maintenance experience

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment

Ability to read work orders, PM checklists, and basic mechanical drawings

Commitment to safe work practices

Preferred:

Experience in sawmill or wood products manufacturing

Trade school, apprenticeship, or millwright certification

Familiarity with CMMS systems

Basic welding and fabrication skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, and dusty environments

Work Environment

Industrial sawmill environment with exposure to moving equipment, heights, and wood byproducts

Required use of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, and safety footwear

Core Competencies

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

Health with Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine Program through Teladoc

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Health Rewards Program

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