Millwright

Hood Lumber•Waynesboro, MS

46d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Millwright for its Waynesboro, MS facility. The mill employs approximately 190 team members and plays a key role in lumber production operations. As a Millwright, you will be responsible for ensuring that all production-related machinery and equipment are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and use a variety of tools and mechanical techniques to repair, replace, and restore components such as belts, motors, hoses, and other critical parts across the plant. This role is ideal for a reliable, safety-minded mechanical professional interested in joining a team that is launching a new sawmill in the region.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills.
Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
Maintenance experience in a lumber, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
Must be able to pass mechanical knowledge test and hands on assessment.
Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of reliability with the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies.
Use all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
Repairs/replaces belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades, bearings, and other machine parts in a production environment.
Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
Performs metal working (welding, cutting, fabricating) when necessary.
Repairs/replaces hydraulic units – oiling units and equipment (chains/sprockets).
Operates a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock on occasion.
Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
Follows safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or HR/Safety Manager.
May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.