Millwright / Maintenance Technician
About The Position
SLPT is seeking a skilled Millwright / Maintenance Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This hands-on role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting production operations, and ensuring a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The technician works with advanced manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and production machinery, helping improve equipment uptime, production efficiency, and operational success. The role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to machinery, automation systems, industrial equipment, manufacturing noise, lubricants, oils, and temperature variations. The position may involve occasional overtime, weekends, and alternative schedules according to operational requirements, as well as supporting equipment installations and facility improvement projects. SLPT describes opportunities for skilled trades professionals to develop their careers and advance into leadership or technical specialist roles, including senior maintenance technician, lead millwright, maintenance planner, maintenance supervisor, reliability technician, maintenance manager, manufacturing engineering support, and operations leadership positions.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of maintenance technician, millwright, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of industrial machinery.
- Experience using maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and resolve technical issues.
- Experience reading and interpreting machine manuals, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to walk throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods and stand for prolonged periods while performing maintenance activities.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb ladders or equipment platforms.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry equipment components and maintenance tools.
- Ability to work in confined spaces or elevated areas when necessary.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to visually inspect machinery and equipment components accurately and wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear.
Nice To Haves
- Millwright certification, journeyman status, or equivalent trade training.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
- Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, robotics, or industrial automation systems.
- Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, align, and commission manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Interpret blueprints, machine specifications, and technical documentation; test newly installed equipment for proper functionality and performance.
- Assist with machinery upgrades and facility improvement projects.
- Inspect machinery and production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and identify wear so components can be replaced before failure.
- Lubricate, adjust, calibrate, and maintain mechanical systems.
- Diagnose mechanical issues affecting production equipment and facility systems; repair or replace defective components.
- Use root cause analysis to address recurring failures and respond to breakdowns with timely corrective actions.
- Minimize production interruptions through effective troubleshooting and repair.
- Dismantle and relocate machinery during facility moves, expansions, or upgrades, and ensure proper alignment and setup after relocation.
- Support installation of new production equipment and production line changes, coordinating machine movement while maintaining safety standards.
- Follow company safety policies and OSHA and workplace safety regulations; use lockout/tagout procedures, required PPE, and safe work practices.
- Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reliability; participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements and equipment upgrades and support maintenance best practices.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance leadership during troubleshooting and improvement projects.
- Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance needs, and repair status; assist vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Employee assistance resources.
- Career development opportunities.
- Technical training and advancement programs.
- Stable and growing manufacturing environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
