Millwright Apprentice (Mill Services) - TBD - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Maximize mill efficiency via preventive maintenance, repair/modification of machinery, and installation of new machinery. Works closely with Maintenance Director, lead millwright, electricians, production supervisors, machine operators, and cleanup.

Requirements

Weld and fabricate using arc and wire feed welders, cutting torch, and track burners
Ability to work with and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Machine alignment
Read blueprints
Basic knowledge of electrical systems in manufacturing
Ability to identify different metal compositions, work with a variety of millwright tools, and use machine specific lockout procedures
Ability to use fall protection equipment
Must be able to communicate effectively with Maintenance Director, lead millwright, electricians, production supervisors, machine operators, and cleanup via face-to-face meetings, radio, and telephone regarding troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety, etc.
Must be able to write
Use vision/hearing continuously
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
Must have excellent hand eye coordination
Worker generally works alone with little supervision
Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task
Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on machinery. Complete PM’s as scheduled.
Repair/modify/align machinery – troubleshoot equipment problems. Repair/modify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravitational components of machinery. After repair is completed, check/operate repaired item for proper operation.
Order appropriate replacement parts and record any further work to be done on “Work List”. Must be able to prioritize tasks in a hectic environment.
Install new machinery. Read and follow blueprints and other specification SOP documents.
Must show constant improvement and be willing to work towards getting a Journeyman millwright card.
Housekeeping – clean and organize shop and parts.
Operate forklift, manlift, hoist, crane, key cutters, drills, presses. Must be able to stay focused on the job at hand and finish it at a high level of acceptability. Learn to operate machine centers. Assist with pre-shift warm-up of machinery.
Weld and fabricate using arc and wire feed welders, cutting torch and track burners.
Work with a Safety-First attitude using the ACES as a guideline for all decision making.
Special projects as assigned. Work in confined spaces as required. Install new machinery.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose. Special projects as needed.