What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Millwright position at Hood Lumber?
Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood & lumber manufacturing plants along with a specialty wood product distribution operation serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.
We have an opening for an experienced Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) to join or night shift Maintenance team at our sawmill located in Metcalf, GA (near Thomasville, GA). Duties include, but not limited to, diagnose, and make needed repairs to Saws, Edgers, Sorters, Stacking, etc. equipment; preventative maintenance; fabricate equipment and make modifications; repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools. The hours are primarily 5pm – 5am, Monday – Friday with some Saturday night work.
The successful candidate must have at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. The experience should include troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance to a variety of production equipment including belts, sprockets, chains, shafts, gears, motor/drive alignment, pumps, etc. Strong stick welding/fabrication and knowledge of hydraulics & pneumatics a must. Please note this is NOT a welding job...you must have extensive experience in all phases of heavy production equipment maintenance. A high priority is placed on current and previous job stability.
The starting pay rate is $22.66/hr. We offer a $1/hr shift differentials for all hours worked between 5pm – 5am. A higher starting pay rate may be possible and dependent on a written and hands-on skills test.
Metcalfe is located 10 minutes south of Thomasville, GA (southwest GA, just north of Tallahassee, FL).
Additional Information:
Hood Industries offers an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. You will also have one week of vacation after six (6) months of 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 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
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