Industrial Millwright

Interfor; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA with match

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Early wage access

Job summary

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is hiring an Industrial Millwright to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mill equipment for safe, efficient production. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and a safety-first mindset.

This role includes reading drawings, performing preventive maintenance, welding, fabricating steel parts, and coordinating repairs with operators and planners. Starting pay ranges from $28.93 to $40.34 per hour based on skill and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of millwright level experience.
• Prior manufacturing/warehouse/lumber operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Cut, weld, and fabricate steel pieces.
• Assess repairs and estimate time frames to complete.
• Repair machinery in a timely manner.
• Identify mechanical and hydraulic problems and assist in repairs.
• Identify shaft sizes and fabricate shafts for replacement.
• Replace sprockets, bearings, and chains as needed.
• Communicate with operators about equipment performance.
• Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling departments.
• Adhere to lock-out policy and ensure isolation.
• Submit work requests.
• Fill out completed work orders listing work done, parts used, and time taken.

Skills

Millwright experience

Safety mindset

Blueprint reading

Job description

Industrial Millwright, Swainsboro, Georgia

Interfor is seeking skilled, safety-minded, and motivated individuals to join our team as an Industrial Millwright in Swainsboro. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving industrial equipment throughout the mill to support safe and efficient production operations. The starting pay range for this position is $28.93 per hour up to $40.34 per hour based on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Cut, weld, and perform fabrication work with different types of steel.
• Assess repairs and estimate time frames to complete.
• Repair machinery in a timely manner.
• Identify mechanical and hydraulic problems and assist in findings solutions and making necessary repairs.
• Identify shaft sizes, measure up, and build shafts for replacement.
• Identify and change sprockets, bearings, and chains etc.
• Communicate directly and professionally with operators about how equipment is running to learn about any problems.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the Planning and Scheduling Departments.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring that the power source is turned off, machine locked out, and tested to ensure isolation.
• Submit work requests.
• Fill out completed work orders listing work done, parts used, and the time it took to complete the job.

What You Offer

• 5+ years of millwright level experience.
• Prior manufacturing/warehouse/lumber operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical)
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.