Millwright

Brief Summary:

Responsibilities:

· Works with mechanical repair personnel, operating personnel, and other maintenance personnel to analyze problems and to reduce operating downtime.

· Works closely with operating personnel to solve problems or improve operating equipment.

· Maintains adequate mechanical supplies, equipment, and tools.

· Submits reports concerning condition of equipment and need for repairs or replacement.

· Instructs mechanical repair personnel and other personnel on hazards and mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety procedures.

· Reports unsolved problems or changes in equipment or method of operation to the Maintenance Supervisor.

· Read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and resolve troubleshooting.

· Attends schools, classes, meetings, or seminars recommended by or scheduled by management.

· Repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment throughout the plant.

· Performs preventative maintenance to all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment throughout the plant.

· Assists in size changes where required or requested by operating management. 

· Understands and follows company rules and regulations concerning conduct. 

· Understands and follows Federal, Local and Company safety rules and regulations. 

· Accepts additional responsibility and assignments from management which may not be listed in the job description for this position. 

· Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to all mechanical equipment throughout the plant. 

· Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor, even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma, OR Equivalency Certificate, (GED (General Education Degree))

· Trade School or Industrial Apprenticeship in mechanical or hydraulic trades.

· At least five (5) years’ experience as apprentice or trainee mechanical technician (millwright), hydraulic technician

or mechanical repair helper.

· Able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow job and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.

· The employee frequently is required to climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.