Industrial Millwright

Pacific Recycling, Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 2 weeks start

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Safety boot reimbursement

Free Gym Membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Millwright to join our metal shredding team outdoors. You will install, maintain and repair heavy equipment including a 4,000hp hammermill shredder, drive systems, conveyors, and sorting equipment.

You will troubleshoot hydraulics and electrical controls, develop preventive maintenance schedules, and document equipment history. Leadership and mentoring of apprentices are expected, with shift work and on‑call as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright with 5 years in a heavy industrial environment; metals or recycling experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated expertise with hydraulic systems and ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Proficiency with conveyor systems, shaft alignment and precision mechanical fitting.
• Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems; safe troubleshooting under lockout/tagout.
• Comfortable using CMMS for maintenance planning, documentation and parts management.
• Strong project management skills to prioritize in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair and overhaul heavy industrial machinery including hammermill shredder and drive systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves and piping.
• Inspect and repair conveyors (belts, rollers, drives, take-ups).
• Diagnose electrical/controls issues with electricians/vendors (motors, sensors, PLCs, safety interlocks).
• Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules; document work orders and equipment history.
• Lead and participate in projects from scope through commissioning (installations, upgrades, overhauls).
• Identify deficiencies and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor apprentice millwrights and collaborate with operators on fault detection.

Skills

Heavy industrial maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems & alignment

Electrical & controls troubleshooting

CMMS maintenance planning

Project management

Lockout/tagout safety

Mentoring apprentices

Tools

CMMS or similar systems

Job description

Description

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.