Maintenance Millwright

Domtar Products•Sanford, FL

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Millwright for its Sanford, Florida paper mill. The mill produces tissue from virgin and recycled grades for resale and conversion into bath tissue and paper towels. This full-time, permanent position serves Facilities, the Paper Mill, Converting, Warehouse, and Offices. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Maintenance Millwright installs, inspects, adjusts, and repairs equipment while following safety rules and regulations. The role maintains equipment to required standards and responds to production needs and equipment failures. The millwright works as part of a team and also routinely performs work independently, with a high level of accuracy and attention to safety. Applicants will be required to complete a selection process that may include interviews, a background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference checks, aptitude tests for some positions, and a fitness-for-duty test for some positions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant work experience and/or a technical degree.
Ability to learn and work hard.
Flexibility and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Ability to work independently without supervision and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to balance priorities that meet short- and long-term objectives and use organized, efficient work methods.
Proficient analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to changing work situations and priorities.
Working knowledge of equipment safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience preferred.
Drive and passion to continuously improve site health and safety, efficiency, production, planning, manufacturing, and maintenance cost targets.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans, using hand and power tools.
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, and programmable logic controls.
Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
Align and test equipment and make necessary adjustments.
Perform predictive and operational procedures.
Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during machinery overhaul, maintenance, or setup.
Ensure operating safety devices function properly after repairs, modifications, and installations.
Sharpen and maintain machine tools.
Participate in the preventive maintenance program on all equipment to continuously improve machines.
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area in accordance with workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Follow best maintenance practices by attending daily scheduling meetings and working with Operations to manage break-in work.
Perform other duties as assigned.