Millwright

Hood Plywood•Beaumont, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Millwright for our Beaumont, MS facility. The mill has approximately 250 employees. This position would ensure that all production-related equipment is in good working order and functions properly. They would use tools and other mechanical means to repair, replace and restore parts (belts/motors/hoses/etc.) on production equipment or facilities infrastructure in a plywood manufacturing plant.

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.
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
Maintenance experience in a plywood, 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.

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.