Maintenance Millwright- ALL SHIFTS

Kennebec Lumber Co; Wentworth Township (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Co in Wentworth Township, SD is seeking an experienced Maintenance Millwright to keep mill and yard equipment in top condition. The role emphasizes timely PM work orders and flexibility in hours, with occasional equipment operation as needed.

Applicants should have 5+ years in maintenance, strong troubleshooting, welding, and fabrication skills, plus the ability to travel to multiple sites and work with minimal supervision. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and blueprints.
• Willingness to travel to multiple site locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill and yard equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Select and purchase consumable parts with PM Parts Purchaser.
• Train in hot work permits and safe welding practices.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts on sawmill equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and align parts for optimal performance.
• Support inventory control and cost-effective maintenance initiatives.

Skills

PM/maintenance planning

Welding & Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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