Millwright - Swing Shift

Lignetics • Brownsville, OR

3d

About The Position

The Millwright maintains and repairs manufacturing equipment and facilities, diagnoses mechanical and electrical equipment problems, and installs and sets up manufacturing equipment. The role also contributes to project planning for equipment installations and major repairs, preventive maintenance, and outage planning. It involves maintaining equipment and supply inventories, documenting maintenance activity, and coordinating equipment status and return-to-production information with supervisors and production staff.

The position works Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with overtime. It operates near fast-moving, heavy automated equipment and requires strict adherence to safety procedures and clear communication in English. Candidates must complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience at a Journeyman level in industrial plant maintenance; five to seven years preferred.
• Familiarity with the scope and limitations of state licensing requirements for Millwright and Electrical work.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts.
• Experience with project planning, implementation, and oversight.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience using power and hand tools, welding, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and respond immediately to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in English to read, interpret, and follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• English verbal communication skills sufficient to promptly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Good physical condition and ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, stand and work for long periods, climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
• Computer experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or CMMS.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training.
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) card.
• Journeyman Millwright card.
• PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions in mechanical and electrical equipment and complete necessary repairs.
• Perform minor building plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs as needed.
• Carry out preventive maintenance procedures and assist the maintenance lead or manager with outage planning.
• Install and set up manufacturing equipment.
• Lead project planning for new equipment installations and major repairs.
• Use required hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Communicate equipment repair status and release-to-production information to supervisors and production staff.
• Maintain machine, equipment, and facility records using Microsoft Office and/or CMMS.
• Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventory; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipts.
• Perform other accountabilities as required.

Benefits

• Employee referral bonus program.
• Two weeks of paid time off plus two floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Employee heating pellet program.
• Lignetics SWAG gear, including an annual pair of work boots and other PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED