Journeyman Millwright (Louisville, AL)

Idaho Forest Group•Louisville, AL

23h

About The Position

The Journeyman Millwright installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment, with a primary focus on safe, continuous operation. The role performs preventive maintenance, records work orders and maintenance information in the facility’s CMMS, and supports efforts to prevent recurring equipment failures. The millwright collaborates with operations, electricians, engineers, and other trades, assists with critical spare-parts inventory and vendor performance evaluations, and participates in the maintenance work-up program to advance through training and experience. The position requires following safety protocols, applicable rules and regulations, and JSAs. It involves production work in conditions that may include all weather elements, loud noise, and airborne sawdust. Physical tasks include standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive hand use, frequent lifting (including over 50 pounds depending on the machine center), and varied bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stair climbing.

Requirements

At least 2 years of industrial mechanical experience.
Participation in an approved Millwright apprenticeship program or equivalent journeyman certification.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and alignment techniques.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and mechanical instruments.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
Solid understanding of safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, including multitasking and meeting production targets.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in a company vehicle.
Correctable near and far vision and depth perception.
Hearing ability preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

Comprehend and perform duties in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and JSAs.
Follow safety protocols and report hazards.
Use the CMMS to document work orders and equipment maintenance records throughout the facility.
Perform preventive maintenance to help machines operate smoothly and efficiently and produce high-quality output.
Install, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment, focusing on safe and continuous operation.
Assist in maintaining the inventory of critical spare parts.
Support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to eliminate repeat equipment failures.
Assist in evaluating and measuring vendor performance.
Participate in the maintenance work-up program and advance through training and experience.
Collaborate with operations, electricians, engineers, and other trades.