Industrial Millwright: Precision Maintenance & Reliability

Hood Lumber; Silver Creek (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Employee assistance program

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Cancer insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

LTD

Job summary

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, is seeking a skilled Millwright to join our Silver Creek, MS team. You will maintain production equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of millwright experience in a lumber/manufacturing setting, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience as a millwright.
• Maintenance experience in lumber/manufacturing/industrial environments is required.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and policies.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Testing requirements include a mechanical knowledge test and hands‑on assessment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades and bearings.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and reorder when necessary.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication as needed.
• Repair hydraulic units and oiling systems in equipment.
• Operate forklift or mobile crane as required.
• Communicate with coworkers and management to address maintenance issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Follow safety, health and environmental policies.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Coordinate multiple tasks

Good judgment

Timely decision making

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, is seeking a skilled Millwright to join our Silver Creek, MS team. You will maintain production equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of millwright experience in a lumber/manufacturing setting, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.