Millwright

UFP Industries•Blue Island, IL

7d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Millwright maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities
Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools
Ability to provide personal tools as required
Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
High School graduate or GED required
1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools
Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints
Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others
Must possess a valid state driver’s license
Ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001” to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment

Responsibilities

Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
Performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor
Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools
Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities
Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable
Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
Able to follow directions well
Display the willingness to learn
Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
Other duties as assigned