Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright

SWISS KRONO Group; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Union negotiated wage increases

Job summary

SWISS KRONO Group in Klamath Falls, Oregon is hiring a Journey Millwright to maintain, install, and operate manufacturing systems. The candidate will hold an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright Certification, provide their own tools, and perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety standards are met on site.

On-site teamwork, adherence to safety rules, and ability to read blueprints and schematics are required.

Qualifications

• Possess an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright Certification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and report hazards.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair manufacturing systems.
• Fabricate parts and assemble machinery as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and track work orders.
• Maintain clean work areas and assist supervisor as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Education

Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright Certification

Tools

Own tools

Job description

At SWISS KRONO, our people are the driving force behind our success. With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, we are powered by individuals who bring passion, ideas and commitment to work every day. We are proud of our motivated, loyal and high performing workforce—and they are proud to be part of a global leader in the wood-based products industry.

Position Summary

The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright certification and provides maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems at the Klamath Falls, Oregon location.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair manufacturing systems by applying skills in:
  • welding/fabricating/fitting;
  • hydraulics and pneumatics;
  • rigging/lifting/setting;
  • machinery alignment and leveling;
  • blueprints and schematics;
  • carpentry, plumbing, and machining; and
  • concrete forming/pouring/finishing/layout.
• Fabricate parts and assemble machinery as needed.
• Detect developing mechanical issues and conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and increase efficiencies.
• Utilize the maintenance tracking system to track work orders and material requisitions to ensure parts are correct and available at time of need.
• Clean and maintain working areas and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
• If lead status is awarded, the individual will act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility; assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments; and provide training. Additionally, based on the needs of the department/supervisor, leads may be required to maintain inventory levels and coordinate work with vendors and contractors.

Position Requirements

• Possess an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright Certification.
• The individual’s additional certifications must remain valid to maintain tier status.
• Provide own tools to perform millwright activities.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.

EEO Employer

• Competitive Wage and an Even Better Benefits Package!
• Union negotiated annual wage increases.