Millwright

lumbermanufactory.com; Mississippi; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and 1+

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

The Lumber Manufactory is seeking an experienced Millwright to keep our New Albany, Mississippi mill running safely and reliably. You will install, maintain, modify and repair industrial machinery while collaborating with the Mill Manager, Maintenance Lead, and production teams to minimize downtime.

You should have 5+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience, be able to weld in all positions, and read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial maintenance or millwright experience in heavy industry.
• Able to weld and cut in all positions and pass a welding test.
• Skilled with bearing installation, shaft alignment and drive ratios.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, modify and maintain mill equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, compressors, rollers and chains.
• Rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Run the preventive maintenance program for mill equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to install and set up machinery.
• Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Document every repair.

Skills

Millwright experience

Welding (all positions)

Bearing installation

Shaft alignment

Power transmission

Basic electrical

Blueprints/schematics reading

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

THE LUMBER MANUFACTORY (TLM) IS BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE LUMBER WITH NEXT-GENERATION SAWMILL TECHNOLOGY. WE DESIGN AND OPERATE STATE-OF-THE-ART MODULAR SAWMILLS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-GRADE DIMENSIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY AND LESS WASTE. BACKED BY LEADING INVESTORS INCLUDING CANTOS, SLOW VENTURES, BANTER CAPITAL, HUMBA VENTURES, AND RAVELIN CAPITAL.

We’re hiring an experienced Millwright to keep the equipment at our New Albany mill running safely and reliably. You’ll install, maintain, modify and repair industrial machinery, working closely with the Mill Manager, Maintenance Lead, and our engineering and production teams to keep downtime to a minimum.

What you’ll do

• Install, remove, modify and maintain mill equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, compressors, rollers and chains, bearings, and drives
• Rebuild and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
• Run the preventive maintenance program for mill equipment
• Read blueprints and schematics to install, align, and set up machinery
• Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding and cutting equipment
• Rig and position equipment using hoists and lifting devices
• Document every repair

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience, ideally in heavy industry such as sawmills, steel or paper mills, or foundries
• Able to weld and cut in all positions and pass a welding test (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead)
• Skilled with bearing installation, shaft alignment using precision tools, power transmission, and drive ratios
• Basic electrical skills: wiring motors and taking multimeter readings
• Able to identify and specify parts using the supply room
• Dependable and on time. Our maintenance team works a set schedule, and the mill counts on you being there.
• Available for nights, weekends, and holidays when equipment needs it

Schedule and pay: Full-time. Multiple shifts available, including days. We’ll talk through what works for you during your interview. Starting pay $25+/hr, based on experience.

Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi. Work is indoors and outdoors in all weather.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry

JOIN OUR TEAM AS WE MODERNIZE TIMBER FROM FOREST TO FINISHED PRODUCT.

The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.