Journeyman Millwright

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Full Time Manual Labor White City, OR, White City, OR, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Division/

Location:

Fiber Cement Products Division – White City, Oregon (BWC)

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager – James Martin

Position Title:

Journeyman Millwright

Hourly Wage: $35.00 per hour
Night Shift Differential:
Additional $1.20 per hour
Night Shift

Schedule:

5:00 PM – 5:30 AM | Thursday to Thursday | 8 Days On / 6 Days Off

The Journeyman Millwright is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and fabrication necessary to support safe and reliable plant operations. This position maintains production and facility equipment, diagnoses mechanical issues, completes repairs in a safe and timely manner, and assists with preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.

The Journeyman Millwright must be able to work independently and as part of a team and must be willing to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, nights, holidays, shutdowns, etc. as operational needs require.

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain plant machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication using gas, stick, TIG, and MIG processes on materials including cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
• Perform hard-facing and air-arc gouging as required.
• Install, align, and properly fit bearings, sprockets, shafts, couplings, and related components, including slip-fit, press-fit, and shrink-fit applications.
• Perform general machine shop work using lathes, milling machines, Climax key cutters, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, sketches, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Fabricate parts and equipment from blueprints, sketches, measurements, or verbal instructions.
• Complete assigned projects from initial blueprint or concept through fabrication, installation, testing, and equipment startup.
• Inspect equipment and identify conditions that may cause equipment failure, production interruptions, or safety concerns.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Properly use, maintain, and account for tools, replacement parts, and maintenance inventory.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to helpers and Millwright apprentices when assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a recognized four-year Millwright apprenticeship program.
• Must possess a current State of Oregon Journeyman Millwright card.
• Industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy-industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in industrial welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of bearings, sprockets, gearboxes, pumps, motors, conveyors, belt drives, piping systems, and related industrial equipment.
• General machine shop experience using lathes, milling machines, and related equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, welding…