MILLWRIGHT

HIGHLAND PELLETS LLC•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

The Millwright is responsible for executing planned and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting equipment problems by identifying, diagnosing, and repairing them. The role requires analyzing blueprints, schematics, layout plans, and other materials; applying knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication, and mechanical equipment; and helping improve equipment optimization and reliability. The Millwright must complete work safely and in a timely manner, maintain equipment, tools, and workstations, and keep logs of labor, materials, and equipment used. The role also involves communicating equipment deficiencies to team members and management, participating in breakdown and root cause analyses, focused improvement, and 5S projects, and ensuring workers adhere to applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Millwright or Industrial Mechanic.
One year of in-plant manufacturing experience.
Ability to work independently and use critical problem-solving and decision-making skills to generate and implement solutions throughout the process.
Maintain compliance with LOTO, confined-space, hot-work, and working-at-heights policies.
OSHA 10 training and experience.
Experience with MIG and stick welding.
Exceptional mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with tasks, jobs, and repairs.
Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work at heights exceeding 80 feet, use man lifts, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work outdoors and rotating shifts.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or college education preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the planned and preventative maintenance schedule.
Troubleshoot equipment by identifying, diagnosing, and repairing problems using critical thinking skills.
Analyze and understand blueprints, schematics, layout plans, and other materials.
Apply knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication, mechanical equipment, and lubricant types and applications.
Perform work in a timely and safe manner.
Maintain equipment, tools, and workstations.
Use relevant skills to improve equipment optimization and reliability.
Maintain logs and record labor, materials, and equipment used.
Communicate equipment deficiencies to team members and management.
Follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
Participate in breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, focused improvement, and 5S projects.
Ensure workers adhere to local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.