Millwright: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Expert

ForestryWorks; Gloster (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Forest Products in Gloster, Mississippi seeks a skilled Millwright to support its new lumber mill’s maintenance program. You will troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, read blueprints, weld, cut, and operate lifting equipment, ensuring safe, continuous production.

A written test and skills assessment are required; pay is based on experience. This role supports night/weekend shifts as needed and demands working in a loud, outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience required.
• Competent reading blueprints and schematics.
• Competent in cutting and welding in all positions.
• Competent in use of lubricants.
• Competent with all type power transmission components and troubleshooting.
• Be able to figure drive ratios.
• Competent in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Be able to rebuild hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Be able to wire motors.
• Be able to use a multimeter to take readings.
• Cut keyways in shafts.
• Pass a cutting and welding test (flat, overhead, vertical, horizontal).
• Pass a basic mechanical assessment test.
• Pass a basic hands-on test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings and hydraulics in the manufacturing process.
• Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during installation and repair.
• Work in manlifts with fall protection equipment.
• Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders.
• Verify and document repairs made.
• Work safely using proper PPE.

Skills

3 years of maintenance experience

Reading blueprints and schematics

Cutting and welding in all positions

Lubricants usage

Power transmission components & troubl

Drive ratios

Troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumati

Rebuild hydraulic/pneumatic components

Wire motors

Use of multimeter

Cut keyway in shaft

Pass cutting/welding test

Pass basic mechanical assessment

Pass basic hands-on test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Big River Forest Products in Gloster, Mississippi seeks a skilled Millwright to support its new lumber mill’s maintenance program. You will troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, read blueprints, weld, cut, and operate lifting equipment, ensuring safe, continuous production.

A written test and skills assessment are required; pay is based on experience. This role supports night/weekend shifts as needed and demands working in a loud, outdoor environment.