Journeyman Millwright (Athol)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Journeyman Millwright is responsible for installing maintaining troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment within the mill. This includes conveyors pumps motors gearboxes and other critical systems used in milling operations with a strong focus on preventative maintenance. The Journeyman Millwright ensures that equipment operates efficiently and safely to minimize downtime and support continuous production.

Wage: $37.07 - $45.68 per hour DOE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Utilize CMMS to document all work orders and equipment maintenance records throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure machines continue to run smoothly operate efficiently and produce high-quality output.
• Install repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment with primary focus on safe and continuous operation of all equipment and facilities.
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of critical spare parts.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) problem-solving efforts to eliminate repeat equipment failures.
• Assist in evaluating and measuring vendor performance.
• Understand and actively apply yourself in the maintenance work-up program to advance through training and experience.
• Collaborate with operations electricians engineers and other trades.
• Duties vary by location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of industrial mechanical experience.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges creatively and effectively.
  • The ability to manage time prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Examples include time management multitasking and production targets.
• Participation in approved Millwright apprenticeship program or equivalent journeyman certification.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems hydraulics pneumatics and alignment techniques.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and mechanical instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Solid understanding of safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Word Excel Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel in company vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist frequent
• Twist upper body frequent
• Stoop occasional
• Lift above waist height frequent depending on machine center
• Lift over 50 lbs. frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands constant
• Stand/walk constant
• Sit occasional
• Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.