Maintenance Millwright

Kennebec Lumber Co; Solon (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Co. in Solon, ME is seeking a Maintenance Millwright to maintain mill and yard equipment in good working order. PM work orders will be completed promptly to ensure efficiency and standards.

The position requires flexibility in hours and may include running equipment when needed. The role demands 5+ years of maintenance experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work longer hours on short notice.
• Support purchasing and inventory control facility wide.
• Initiate purchasing of consumable parts with PM Purchaser.
• Build and follow a Preventive Maintenance program for each area.
• Learn to operate all sawmill equipment efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective parts; adjust clearances and align parts.
• Travel to all locations as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PM scheduling

Preventive Maintenance

Welding/Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torch knowledge

Job description

The primary objective of the Maintenance Millwright is to maintain the mill and yard equipment in proper working order. PM work orders will be completed in a timely manner to ensure overall efficiency meets or exceeds the company standards. The daily activities of any maintenance personnel is subject to change due to the needs of the mill therefore, scheduled hours must be flexible. This position may also include running equipment as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Work longer hours on short notice
• Communicating with the purchaser and Sawmill Manager to further support cost effective ways to manage purchasing and inventory control facility wide:
• Initiate purchasing of all consumable parts (with PM Parts Purchaser)
• Working with the PM Parts Purchaser and Sawmill Manager to build a Preventive Maintenance program for each area that is easily maintained:
• Sawmill Machinery
• Waste Systems and dust collection systems
• Compressor PM and Service
• Building Needs
• Follow PM program per the instructions outlined:
• Complete PM work orders as required
• Complete training to complete HOT WORK Permits
• Knowledge of cutting torches
• Weld/Fabricate:
• Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools
• Troubleshoot and replace / repair defective parts
• Adjust clearances and align parts
• Learn to operate all sawmill equipment efficiently
• Problem Solving:
• Analyze information and evaluate to choose the best solution to solve problem
• Travel to all locations as needed
• Work a minimum of 20% OFF production hours each week (when the facility is not running)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Effective Written and Oral communication skills
• Able to work well with minimal supervision
• Ability to Prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• 5+ years relevant maintenance experience