Millwright

Hood Lumber•Bogalusa, LA

9d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Millwright for its Bogalusa, LA facility. This role is responsible for ensuring all production-related equipment is in good working order and functioning properly. The Millwright will use tools and other mechanical means to repair, replace, and restore parts on production equipment or facilities infrastructure within a lumber manufacturing plant.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of plant millwright or maintenance experience, with a strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training preferred.
High school diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses 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.
Communicates 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.
Maintains 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.