Millwright - Night Shift

Columbia Forest Products; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Virginia seeks a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and troubleshoot with minimal downtime. You will work with welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication, using PLCs and three-phase power know-how.

The role requires an associates degree and 2–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with familiarity with NEC and local codes. Candidates should be safety- conscious and capable of ordering parts as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Experience with welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and knowledge of three phase power.
• Familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Knowledgeable in ordering parts for projects and proficient with PLCs.
• Must perform preventive/predictable maintenance safely and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs preventative maintenance (PM) on all equipment and troubleshoot plant equipment with minimal downtime.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and production employees with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Order parts needed for projects and maintain shop equipment.

Skills

Welding (stick & mig)

Cutting torch

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Three phase power

Power transmission

Drives & conveyors

PLCs

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Conduit (Rigid)

Job description

Candidate will safely performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all equipment with the ability to troubleshoot all plant equipment with little downtime.

Experience with the following skills: welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and knowledgeable of three phase power. Mechanical abilities to include: Power transmission, drives and conveyors fans, drives and operation theory hand tools and their use general metal working knowledge boiler operation and maintenance basic welding theory and application maintenance shop equipment.

Prefer experience in troubleshooting/replace electrical motors, troubleshoot/repair controls, etc. Must have prior conduit experience (rigid). Should be familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. All work must be completed in a safe, neat and professional manner. Performs preventive/predictable maintenance. Knowledgeable and capable of ordering parts needed for projects. Proficient with PLC’s. Responsible for assisting other maintenance technicians and production employees with repairs and troubleshooting.

Associates degree plus 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent,

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