Millwright

LED FastStart • Plain Dealing, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright is responsible for installing, aligning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment throughout Plain Dealing Lumber's sawmill and planer operations, including conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This role is critical to minimizing unplanned downtime and keeping mill equipment running safely and efficiently. The Millwright works closely with the Maintenance Manager and other maintenance personnel to perform both scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a millwright or industrial maintenance mechanic, preferably in a sawmill, lumber, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in equipment installation, alignment, and repair.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power transmission systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and other industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and be available on call for emergency repairs.

Nice To Haves

• Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, the millwright trade, or a related field preferred.
• Millwright certification or completion of a formal apprenticeship program.
• Experience with sawmill-specific equipment, such as headrigs, edgers, trimmers, planers, and chippers.
• Proficiency with precision alignment tools (dial indicators, laser alignment systems).
• Forklift and/or crane/rigging certification.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and level industrial machinery and equipment, including conveyors, saws, chippers, planers, motors, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to PDL's maintenance schedule, including lubrication, belt and chain adjustments, and component replacement.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to guide installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Fabricate, machine, or modify parts as needed using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment, including welding, cutting, drilling, and grinding.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bearings, seals, and gearboxes.
• Align and balance rotating equipment, such as shafts, pulleys, and sprockets, using precision alignment tools.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair calls to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, parts used, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and production supervisors to schedule maintenance work with minimal disruption to production.
• Requisition replacement parts and help maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts.
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other required safety procedures when servicing equipment.
• Mentor and assist less experienced maintenance technicians as needed.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED