Millwright

Hood Lumber; Silver Creek (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Employee assistance program

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Cancer insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

LTD

Job summary

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, is seeking a skilled Millwright to join our Silver Creek, MS team. You will maintain production equipment, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of millwright experience in a lumber/manufacturing setting, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience as a millwright.
• Maintenance experience in lumber/manufacturing/industrial environments is required.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and policies.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Testing requirements include a mechanical knowledge test and hands‑on assessment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades and bearings.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and reorder when necessary.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication as needed.
• Repair hydraulic units and oiling systems in equipment.
• Operate forklift or mobile crane as required.
• Communicate with coworkers and management to address maintenance issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Follow safety, health and environmental policies.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Coordinate multiple tasks

Good judgment

Timely decision making

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., is seeking a skilled Millwright to join our team at our Silver Creek, MS facility. The mill employs approximately 150 team members and plays a key role in our lumber production operations.As Millwright, you will be responsible for ensuring that all production-related machinery and equipment are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and use a variety of tools and mechanical techniques to repair, replace, and restore components such as belts, motors, hoses, and other critical parts across the plant.If you are a reliable, safety-minded mechanical professional interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.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, minimizing unplanned downtime, anticipating and solving 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 lumber, 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: $29.50-$36.62/per hourAdditional 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