Millwright - Level 1

West Fraser • McDavid, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is hiring a Level 1 Millwright at its McDavid, Florida location. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright supports company-wide continuous improvement by troubleshooting and using predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. The role involves working safely with mill machinery, with a focus on fire suppression and water systems. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

Requirements

• Be a motivated self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable work experience as a Millwright.
• Have welding experience, including GMAW and SMAW.
• Have the skills needed to maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hydraulic presses, drill presses, and air tools.
• Be able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Possess a basic understanding of lineups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, and machine centers.
• Be willing to work days, nights, weekends, or as needed to maintain and repair the fire system.
• Complete the employer's skills assessment, background check, reference check, drug screen, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience repairing and maintaining complex fire suppression systems employing dry valve systems and piping.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment involving fire systems and other water systems.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance programs for fire suppression systems, including dry valves and fire pumps, as well as process and potable water pumps.
• Repair and maintain industrial fire systems equipment, including dry valve houses, potable water systems, 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 the preventive maintenance program, revise it as needed, and create maintenance work orders.

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