Millwright

UFP Industries, Inc; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Blue Island, IL is seeking a Millwright to maintain, repair, and install equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. You will perform routine tasks and assist with special projects in a manufacturing setting.

The position requires reading machine schematics, adhering to OSHA safety rules, using hand and power tools, operating forklifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years maintenance/repair of industrial equipment preferred.
• Adherence to strict safety guidelines and awareness of safety risks.
• Mechanical aptitude with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and similar tools.
• Ability to read specifications, manuals, and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and ensure machines operate correctly.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Layout and position equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identify and repair machine issues; perform PM and lubrication.
• Operate forklifts and move parts as needed.
• Read machine schematics and manuals with minimal guidance.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; maintain organization of parts and tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Team player

Safety-focused

Driver's license

Read specifications

Tool use (hand & power)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

Millwright maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
• Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
• Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
• Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
• This position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) assigned by a supervisor
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities
• Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities
• Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable
• Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools
• Ability to provide personal tools as required
• Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
• Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
• Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
• Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
• Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
• Able to follow directions well
• Display the willingness to learn
• Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools
• Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
• Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others
• Must possess a valid state driver\'s license
• Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
• Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001" to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
• Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment

Hourly pay range $30-$40/hr

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.