Industrial Millwright

Pacific Recycling, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

8 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Boot reimbursement

Free gym membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Millwright to join our metal recycling shredder team. This hands-on, safety-critical role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy industrial equipment in an outdoor production environment.

You will help ensure equipment reliability and maintain thorough maintenance records. The ideal candidate has a Journeyman millwright background with 5+ years in heavy industry, strong hydraulics knowledge, and experience with

Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright with 5+ years in heavy industry (metals/mining/recycling).
• Proficient in hydraulic systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with conveyors, shaft alignment, and precision mechanical fitting.
• Knowledge of motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair, and overhaul heavy machinery including hammermill shredder and drive systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems and piping.
• Inspect and repair conveyors, belts, rollers, and take-ups.
• Diagnose electrical/control issues with electricians/vendors; support OT/LOTO safety.
• Develop planned maintenance schedules and maintain job records.
• Lead projects from scope to commissioning, upgrades, and overhauls.
• Identify deficiencies and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and coordinate with operators for early fault detection.

Skills

Millwright experience

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Electrical controls

CMMS usage

Project management

Lockout/tagout

Reading schematics

Job description

Description

About the Role

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Millwright to join our metal recycling shredder team. The facility includes a 4,000hp hammermill shredder and downstream metal recovery plant. This is a hands-on, safety-critical role responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy industrial equipment in a demanding outdoor production environment. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges, takes ownership of equipment reliability, and brings a disciplined approach to preventive maintenance and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, repair, and overhaul of heavy industrial machinery including hammermill shredder and drive systems, feed and transfer conveyor systems, screening equipment, eddy current separators and similar metal recovery sorting equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, and associated piping and hose assemblies.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, drives, and take-ups
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues in coordination with electricians/vendors, including motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
• Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules; maintain thorough records of work orders, inspection findings, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Lead and participate in project planning and execution including equipment installations, upgrades, and major overhauls from scope development through commissioning.
• Identify and communicate equipment deficiencies proactively; recommend and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor apprentice millwrights and collaborate with operators to promote equipment care and early fault detection.

Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright, 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment; metals, aggregate, mining, or recycling experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated expertise with hydraulic systems and the ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
• Proficient with conveyor systems, shaft alignment, and precision mechanical fitting.
• Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems; ability to safely perform basic troubleshooting within a lockout/tagout framework.
• Comfortable using CMMS or similar systems for maintenance planning, documentation, and parts management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced production environment.

Working Conditions

• This position requires regular outdoor work in all weather conditions. The environment involves heavy equipment, elevated noise levels, airborne dust and debris, and proximity to operational shredding and conveyor systems. Full PPE is required at all times on site. Shift work and on-call availability may be required to support production continuity.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Safety boot reimbursement
• Free Gym Membership