Senior Millwright: PLCs, Welding, Preventive Maintenance

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

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.