Millwright

Hood Plywood; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 33,117 - 46,673; Full time

Job summary

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking a Millwright for our Beaumont, MS facility. The mill has approximately 250 employees.

This position would ensure that all production‑related equipment is in good working order and functions properly. They would use tools and other mechanical means to repair, replace and restore parts on production equipment or facilities infrastructure in a plywood manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance experience in plywood, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make quick decisions with hand/eye/foot coordination.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of reliability with the maintenance department using a data-driven approach.
• Use proper tools to safely repair and maintain production equipment.
• Repair/replaces belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, motors, and other parts.
• Monitor spare parts inventories and initiate reordering.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as needed.
• Repair hydraulic units and oiling systems.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock occasionally.
• Communicate regularly with coworkers and management about maintenance issues.
• Review plant equipment operation to minimize downtime and identify improvements.
• Implement projects that improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental policies; respond to safety/HR requests.
• May have additional responsibilities related to plant operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Judgment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift / Crane operation

Job description

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Millwright for our Beaumont, MS facility. The mill has approximately 250 employees. This position would ensure that all production‑related equipment is in good working order and functions properly. They would use tools and other mechanical means to repair, replace and restore parts (belts/motors/hoses/etc.) on production equipment or facilities infrastructure in a plywood manufacturing plant.

Position Description

• Champion a culture of reliability with the maintenance department by fostering a data‑driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies.
• Use all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Repairs/replaces belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades, bearings, and other machine parts in a production environment.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Performs metal working (welding, cutting, fabricating) when necessary.
• Repairs/replaces hydraulic units – oiling units and equipment (chains/sprockets).
• Operates a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock on occasion.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two‑way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Follows safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or HR/Safety Manager.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

What you bring to the team

• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Education and Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Maintenance experience in a plywood, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Testing Requirements

• Must be able to pass mechanical knowledge test and hands‑on assessment.

Physical Requirements

• Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Salary Range - $24.04 - $33.88/per hour

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full‑time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer