Sawmill Millwright: Precision Maintenance Pro

Compass Business Solutions Inc; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Dealing Lumber in Louisiana seeks a Millwright to maintain and repair sawmill and planer equipment, including conveyors, motors, and gearboxes. You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, welding/fabrication basics, and willingness to work rotating shifts. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a hands-on facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of millwright or industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a sawmill, lumber, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience installing, aligning, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power transmission systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; basic welding and fabrication skills required.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and industrial safety procedures, with flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, maintain, and repair industrial machinery, including conveyors, saws, chippers, planers, motors, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, belt and chain adjustments, inspections, and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, bearings, seals, gearboxes, and other mechanical components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to support installation, troubleshooting, and repair work.
• Fabricate, machine, or modify parts using hand and power tools and shop equipment, including welding, cutting, drilling, and grinding.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Blueprint Reading

Maintenance Troubleshooting

Industrial Equipment Repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training in industrial maintenance

Millwright certification or apprenticeship

Tools

Precision alignment tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Plain Dealing Lumber in Louisiana seeks a Millwright to maintain and repair sawmill and planer equipment, including conveyors, motors, and gearboxes. You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, welding/fabrication basics, and willingness to work rotating shifts. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a hands-on facility.