Industrial Millwright

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA seeks an Industrial Millwright to keep our sawmill operating safely and efficiently. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment powering our operation.

Join a maintenance team using mechanical, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication skills to minimize downtime and improve reliability. This role offers growth within a leading forest products company and contributes directly to production.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of millwright level experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferred.
• Manufacturing, sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Cut, weld, and perform fabrication work with different types of steel.
• Assess and repair machinery and hydraulic problems in a timely manner.
• Determine shaft sizes, measure up, and build shafts for replacement.
• Recognize and change sprockets, bearings, and chains etc.
• 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 and complete work orders.

Skills

Millwright experience

Safety conscious

Troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Industrial Millwright, Swainsboro, Georgia

At Interfor, we’re more than a lumber company. We’re helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As an Industrial Millwright in Swainsboro, GA, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our sawmill operating safely and efficiently by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the equipment that powers our operation.

As part of our maintenance team, you’ll use your mechanical, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication skills to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support production. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a leading forest products company while making a real impact on our operation.

Shift Information & Incentives

• Shift: Night Shift
• Pay Range: $28.93-40.34 per hour based on skill level and experience.
• Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour
• Quarterly Gainshare Bonus (performance based)

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 and repair machinery and hydraulic problems in a timely manner.
• Determine shaft sizes, measure up, and build shafts for replacement.
• Recognize and change sprockets, bearings, and chains etc.
• 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 and complete work orders.

What You’ll Bring

• 2 to 4 years of millwright level experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferred.
• Manufacturing, sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• 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

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to #StartHereGoFar.

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.