Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc•Schofield, WI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician role in our Schofield, WI facility. The Industrial Maintenance Technician will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:

Requirements

High School Diploma
2+ years of related experience in industrial maintenance
Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high-speed equipment
Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge
Basic welding experience
PLC troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Must have personal set of basic tools & be able to work outside when necessary
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
Performs all maintenance work including, but not limited to, Bearings and power transmission including chain drives and gearboxes, Motors, Low Voltage electrical, VFD’s, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines. Responsible for PMs and repair of all plant and mobile equipment.
May also be assigned to repair over-the-road material and delivery trailers, general building maintenance, and other onsite maintenance needs.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination.
Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department..
Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings. Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
Ability to use CMMS for work logging.
Demonstrates good time management skills by completing scheduled assignments on time.
Support the Maintenance Manager with other initiatives as assigned.