Journey Millwright - Swing - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group•Roseburg, OR

6d•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 requires following lockout, safety, and PPE policies; completing assigned preventive-maintenance work; troubleshooting equipment; fabricating and installing equipment; and communicating with operators and the Lead Millwright. The position performs preventive maintenance and scheduled PMs; repairs, modifies, and aligns machinery and its mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravitational components; and checks repaired equipment for proper operation. It orders replacement parts and records additional work needed on the Work List. The millwright installs machinery, reads blueprints and specification/SOP documents, learns to operate machine centers, and assists with pre-shift machinery warm-up. Other work includes housekeeping, operating maintenance equipment, welding and fabrication, special projects, and working in confined spaces as required. The job is based in a mill environment, approximately 80% indoors and 20% outdoors. Indoor conditions average 80°F, with stated extremes from 10°F to 120°F. The work area includes machine noise and vibration, limited dust, water mist, and dry-wood odors. The worker may stand and move on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats in front of an elevated dry conveyor. Required PPE includes eye and hearing protection, gloves, approved footwear, and high-visibility clothing; the job information also lists boots and a hard hat. The work requires continuous use of hearing and vision; frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching; and occasional handling of loads over 50 pounds. The stated maximum lift without assistance is 50 pounds; heavier lifts are performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. The role requires effective verbal communication and legible writing for maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety matters, as well as the ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.

Requirements

Communicate effectively face-to-face, by radio, and by telephone, and write legibly.
Read and understand Job Hazard Analyses, machine-specific lockout procedures, safety training materials, blueprints, and specification/SOP documents.
Weld and fabricate.
Repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and perform machine alignment.
Have basic knowledge of electrical systems in manufacturing.
Identify different metal compositions and work with a variety of millwright tools.
Use machine-specific lockout procedures and fall-protection equipment.
Demonstrate excellent hand-eye coordination.
Prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
Follow safety procedures, use proper PPE and body mechanics, and communicate with coworkers.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and reaching; occasional handling of loads over 50 pounds is performed with assistance or lifting devices.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and complete scheduled PMs.
Repair, modify, align, and troubleshoot machinery, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravitational components.
Check and operate repaired equipment to verify proper operation.
Order replacement parts and record additional work needed on the Work List.
Install new machinery and follow blueprints and 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, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements; use a Safety-First approach guided by ACES.
Work in confined spaces as required.
Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the supervisor, including production and cleaning tasks.
Communicate with maintenance and production staff about troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety.