Journey Millwright - Swing - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journey Millwright maximizes mill efficiency through preventive maintenance, machinery repair and modification, and installation of new machinery. The role works closely with the Maintenance Director, Lead Millwright, electricians, production supervisors, machine operators, and cleanup staff. It includes completing assigned preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, fabrication and installation, and communicating with operators and the Lead Millwright. Employees must follow lockout procedures, safety rules, and PPE requirements, and use a Safety-First approach guided by ACES. The position works four 12-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The work environment is approximately 80% indoors and 20% outdoors. Indoor conditions average 80°F, with possible extremes from 10°F to 120°F. The environment includes machine and forklift noise, vibration, and limited dust, water mist, and dry-wood odors. Work may take place in confined spaces and around moving machinery. The worker stands and moves on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats in front of an elevated dry conveyor. Physical demands include continuous standing, walking, changing positions, and use of arms, wrists, and hands; frequent twisting, reaching below shoulder level, grasping, and squeezing; and occasional bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing steps or ladders, and reaching at or above shoulder level. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be performed without assistance; heavier lifting requires two or more people and/or lifting devices. Carrying more than 50 pounds also requires assistance or lifting devices. The maximum specified pushing or pulling force is 75 pounds over 4 feet.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, by radio, and by telephone, and to write legibly.
Welding and fabrication skills.
Ability to repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and align machinery.
Ability to read blueprints.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems in manufacturing.
Ability to identify different metal compositions and work with a variety of millwright tools.
Ability to use machine-specific lockout procedures and fall-protection equipment.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Ability to understand and communicate Job Hazard Analysis, machine-specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, and applicable job certification materials.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing and walking for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance; heavier loads require assistance or lifting devices.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery.
Repair, modify, and align machinery; troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravitational components, then check or operate repaired equipment to confirm proper operation.
Order appropriate replacement parts and record additional work needed on the Work List.
Install new machinery and read and follow blueprints and other specification/SOP documents.
Learn to operate machine centers and assist with pre-shift machinery warm-up.
Clean and organize the shop and parts.
Operate forklifts, manlifts, hoists, cranes, key cutters, drills, and presses.
Weld and fabricate using arc and wire-feed welders, cutting torches, and track burners.
Follow safety policies, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures; use a Safety-First approach guided by ACES.
Work in confined spaces when required.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties and functions assigned by the supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.
Communicate with maintenance and production colleagues about troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Read and write as required for safety training and job-related communication.