Millwright

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Perform troubleshooting, basic welding, electrical repairs, lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other machinery maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled

Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment

Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists

Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs

Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications

Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures

Participate in the action planning process

Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders & maintenance management system

Determine if a part is repairable and pass it on to the maintenance analyst to get repaired

Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work

Start machines and observe mechanical operations to determine efficiency and to detect problems

Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment

Follows basic blueprints, specifications, or verbal instructions and plans the intended location of wiring and equipment

Measure, cut, assemble and install electrical wiring, stripping, splicing, and soldering as necessary

Attaches cables and wiring to the incoming electrical service and to various fixtures and machines that use electricity

Perform basic adjustments and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components

Set up, operate, and tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies

All other duties assigned by supervisor

Clean the workstation and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Two years maintenance experience

Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors

Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs

Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly

Ability to work well as part of a team

Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required

Possess excellent reasoning and mathematical skills

Possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization

SAFETY

Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations

Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.…as required

Do not enter restricted areas

Report immediately to supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly

Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge

Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating

Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible

Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers

Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back

Never approach a saw while it is still running

Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company

COMPANY BENEFITS