Millwright - Level 1

West Fraser • McDavid, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser’s McDavid, Florida location is hiring a Millwright - Level 1. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright will contribute to company-wide continuous improvement through daily troubleshooting and predictive and preventative maintenance. As a member of the mill team, the role involves working safely with machinery, with a particular focus on fire suppression and water systems.

The position maintains and repairs fire systems equipment, including dry valve houses and potable and process water systems. It also involves welding, operating oxy-acetylene torches and basic shop tools, and moving machinery and equipment. The successful candidate must be willing to work days, nights, weekends, or as needed to maintain and repair the fire system. The employer will conduct a skills assessment, background check, reference check, drug screen, and physical.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of verifiable work experience as a Millwright.
• Welding experience with GMAW and SMAW.
• Ability to maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hydraulic presses, drill presses, and air tools.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Basic understanding of pump, sheave, sprocket, and machine-center lineups.
• Previous experience repairing and maintaining complex fire suppression systems using dry valve systems and piping.
• Motivated self-starter able to work safely under high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to work any shift, including days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment involving fire systems and other water systems.
• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance programs for fire suppression systems, including dry valves, fire pumps, and process and potable water pumps.
• Repair and maintain industrial fire systems equipment, including dry valve houses and potable and process water systems.
• Weld and operate oxy-acetylene torches.
• Maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hydraulic presses, drill presses, and air tools.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and fork trucks.
• Learn and maintain the preventive maintenance program, revise it as needed, and create maintenance work orders.
• Work safely with mill machinery and be available to maintain and repair the fire system on days, nights, weekends, or as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

What This Job Offers

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