Millwright
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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Position at Hood Lumber
Hood Lumber, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a
Responsibilities- Champion a culture of reliability with the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies.
- Use all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
- Repairs/replaces belts, hoses, valves, sprockets, chains, motors, spindles, blades, bearings, and other machine parts in a production environment.
- Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
- Performs metal working (welding, cutting, fabricating) when necessary.
- Repairs/replaces hydraulic units – oiling units and equipment (chains/sprockets).
- Operates a forklift, mobile crane, or other rolling stock on occasion.
- Communicate regularly with co-workers and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
- Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Follows safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures. Responds to repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or HR/Safety Manager.
- May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a millwright.
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Maintenance experience in a lumber, manufacturing, or other industrial environment.
- Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
- Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Must be able to pass mechanical knowledge test and hands on assessment.
- Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for extended periods.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test.
If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesWholesale Building Materials
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