Millwright Apprentice

SWISS KRONO Group • Klamath Falls, OR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright Apprentice learns to provide maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems with the goal of developing the skills and acquiring the education to become a carded Journey Millwright. The desire for success unites us all at SWISS KRONO. Our employees are the basis of our economic success. We are proud that many of our employees have been working for us for years, sharing the focus on performance and efficiency of our owners and managers. They have grown with the company and are all experts in their field. This is one of the reasons why we are one of the leading companies in the wood-based products industry today. SWISS KRONO helps to make building and living more environmentally friendly and natural. Every day thousands of people come into direct contact with the Group’s products. Our employees are the most important messengers and we value respectful behaviour and collaboration. The Group offers diversified tasks in an internationally active company and offers perspectives for further development – be it from a professional or personal point of view. Partnership and collegiality are just as important to the SWISS KRONO Group as improving our products.

Requirements

• Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.
• Ability to meet the entrance requirements adopted by the Klamath Basin Industrial TATC and approved by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries' Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council. These requirements include possessing a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to provide own basic tools to perform routine millwright activities.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a basic understanding of welding, cutting, fitting; troubleshooting equipment and systems (including pneumatic and hydraulic systems); maintaining machinery; operating machinery; and the use of tools related to the trade preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Follow all rules and standards set forth by the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), the apprenticeship committee, and work location to maintain good standing.
• Learn to troubleshoot, install, lubricate, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Learn to fabricate parts and assemble machinery as needed.
• Learn to safely use hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.
• Write, update, and complete workorders and quick reports as needed and communicate daily to supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as required by Maintenance Supervisor and Journey Millwrights.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees