Class A Millwright (Natchez)

Jones • Natchez, MS

13d

About The Position

The Class A Millwright safely troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on mill equipment to maximize uptime, quality, and productivity. The role reports to the Mechanical Foreman and works closely with Production and Log Yard teams. A thorough understanding of safe work practices and mill equipment is critical to success.

The Millwright team helps keep the mills safe, running, and productive. The position includes inspecting, repairing, maintaining, installing, and transferring machinery, as well as welding and fabrication to support repairs and equipment improvements. The role also requires reporting unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, following safety regulations and PPE requirements, and completing daily reports and other assigned tasks.

The position requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of tools and machines, welding and fabrication experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stretching, twisting or reaching, exerting muscle force repeatedly or continuously, and standing for extended periods. Growth opportunities may include Lead Millwright, Mechanical Foreman, or broader maintenance leadership positions.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of tools and machines, including their designs and uses.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to exert muscle force in repeated or continuous motion for long periods.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• Rolling stock equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Routinely inspect mill machinery to ensure it is in proper running order.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and restore machinery to service quickly and safely.
• Install, transfer, and repair machinery using the proper tools and equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed to support repairs and equipment improvements.
• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor with a plan to repair or replace it.
• Follow area- and machine-specific safety regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow all other company safety regulations.
• Complete daily reports as assigned by the supervisor.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by members of management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed