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Job Title: Millwright Job Description This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial production, fabrication, and facility equipment in a heavy metal manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with CNC machinery, welding equipment, conveyor systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and production uptime.
Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on production and fabrication equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous operations. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair CNC machinery to ensure accurate and reliable performance. Service and maintain welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welders, to support fabrication activities. Repair and maintain grinders, presses, forming equipment, and plastic cutting machinery used in metal processing and fabrication.
Support fabrication and metal processing equipment throughout the facility by diagnosing mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions. Maintain and troubleshoot chain-driven conveyor systems to ensure smooth and efficient material handling. Repair sprockets, chains, and conveyor assemblies and ensure proper alignment and function of conveyor components. Service gearboxes, drive systems, motors, bearings, shafts, and couplings, focusing on power transmission reliability.
Assist with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and related systems to optimize motor control and performance. Maintain hydraulic presses and hydraulic systems, including identifying and resolving leaks, pressure issues, and component failures. Troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders, actuators, and controls to maintain consistent operation of pneumatic systems. Support compressed air systems and related equipment to ensure adequate and reliable air supply for production processes.
Perform light forklift maintenance and repairs to keep material handling equipment in safe working condition. Assist with general building and facility maintenance, including mechanical issues involving plant infrastructure and support equipment. Use standard millwright hand tools and appropriate personal protective equipment while performing all maintenance activities. Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner and work closely with the maintenance and production teams to restore equipment to service.
Follow established safety procedures and maintenance processes, documenting work performed and contributing to organized maintenance records. Essential Skills Journeyman Millwright Certification preferred. Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or metal fabrication environment. Proven experience maintaining and repairing CNC machinery. Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welders.
Experience working with chain-driven conveyor systems, including repair and maintenance of sprockets, chains, and conveyor assemblies. Strong experience in maintaining and repairing gearboxes, motors, bearings, shafts, couplings, and other power transmission equipment. Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial setting. Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
Experience working with pneumatic systems, including cylinders, actuators, and controls. Experience working with hydraulic presses and hydraulic systems. Ownership and proficient use of standard millwright hand tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with chain-driven manufacturing systems and conveyor-based production environments. Welding knowledge and experience maintaining welding equipment used in fabrication operations.
Experience in fabrication, metal processing, or industrial manufacturing environments. Familiarity with maintenance management practices and organized maintenance processes. Comfort working in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment