Millwright

Express Employment Professionals; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Long-term growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Paid vacation time

Health insurance buy-in

Simple IRA plan

Steel-toe boots allowance

Basic PPE provided

Uniforms after 90 days

Yearly performance reviews

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking motivated Millwrights in the Queensbury, NY area. The ideal candidate will have prior mechanical maintenance experience or the willingness to learn. This position focuses on maintaining and repairing sawmill equipment for efficient operations.

Benefits include overtime opportunities, long-term growth, and health insurance after 90 days. The role involves performing maintenance on equipment and troubleshooting issues, ensuring safety standards

Qualifications

• Prior mechanical maintenance experience or willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic hoses and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve equipment failures.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Experience with chains and belts

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with sawmill operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification

Job description

We are currently seeking motivated Millwrights to hire in the Queensbury, NY area. The ideal candidate will have prior mechanical maintenance experience and/or the willingness to learn. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing sawmill equipment to ensure safe and efficient production operations.Benefits for Millwright once hired on by client company:

• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term growth opportunities within the company
• Bonuses based on performance
• Paid vacation time
• Health insurance buy-in available after 90 days
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company contributions
• Allowance for steel-toe boots
• Basic PPE provided
• Uniforms available after 90 days
• Yearly performance reviews with raises based on performance

Tasks for Millwright

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment including front-end loaders, edgers, trim saws, planer mills, and dry kilns
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic hoses, pneumatic systems, minor electrical components, chains, and belts
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and track parts usage
• Collaborate with team members to resolve unexpected equipment failures
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety protocols and industry standards

Qualifications for Millwright

• Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Experience repairing chains and belts preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with sawmill or lumber mill operations is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual's qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

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