Maintenance Mechanic

Quercus Forest Products, LLC; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wood products industry is seeking a Millwright to maintain mechanical and hydraulic systems at their chip mill. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have a strong understanding of mechanical systems and be able to lift heavy objects. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Donation matching

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• One month of on-the-job training required with prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Minimize downtime and maximize uptime by inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mill systems.
• Assist chip mill personnel in increasing production through fabrication of various devices.

Skills

Troubleshooting techniques

Basic electrical knowledge

Welding principles

Understanding of electrical, air, and hydraulic lockout procedures

Ability to fabricate components without prints or drawings

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Donation matching
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Title: Millwright

Company: Quercus Forest Products

Quercus Forest Products is a contractor for Domtar. We provide a service to meet the expectations of Domtar in the art of chipping.

Purpose

The purpose of the millwright position is to maintain all chip mill mechanical and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operation.

Responsibilities

• Minimize downtime and maximize uptime by inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mill systems.
• Assist chip mill personnel in increasing production through fabrication of various devices.

Specific Duties

• Monitor systems to troubleshoot by sight, sound, and touch.
• Lubricate systems according to schedule and record maintenance activities.
• Fabricate components such as chutes and conveyor sides from metal.
• Read and interpret prints, drawings, and manuals.
• Lock out equipment before maintenance.
• Lift and move heavy equipment using cranes and other tools.
• Replace bearings, sheaves, and cables as needed.
• Install and maintain chain and sprocket drive systems.
• Align and tension belt drive systems.
• Repair hydraulic systems and maintain conveyor systems.
• Assist with chipper knife changes.
• Communicate effectively with mill personnel.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Manage maintenance tasks throughout the mill.
• Climb into small, tight spaces for inspection and repair.
• Detect system issues through visual, auditory, and tactile cues.
• Climb ladders and steps up to 150 feet high.
• Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Use two-way radios for communication.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of electrical, air, and hydraulic lockout procedures.
• Mechanical and hydraulic system principles.
• Troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Welding principles.
• Proper use of hand and measurement tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems by sight, sound, and touch.
• Ability to fabricate components without prints or drawings.

Training

Approximately one month of on-the-job training is required, provided the millwright has prior relevant experience.