Millwright - Bullgang or Shift Tech

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking to fill an experienced millwright to fill either a bullgang or rotating shift tech position. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets. Candidates should have over 5 years of direct millwright experience within the wood processing industry, or a similar industry.

Interested candidates should upload an up-to-date resume that accurately demonstrates previous work history and valid skill sets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following preventative maintenance procedures in the inspection, repair and/or replacement of items subject to cause production downtimes.

• Routinely complete preventative maintenance activities per company programs.

• Routinely answers calls to complete timely repair needs in an effort to maintain production workflows

• Take time to learn the function and operation of all production and support equipment through communication with operators and other maintenance staff.

• Acquire a working knowledge of all monitoring and diagnostic equipment.

• Acquire a working knowledge of blueprints, layouts and technical data.

• Learns to properly maintain all equipment with a minimum amount of assistance.

• Adhere to current plans and programs set forth by the company and direct supervision.

• Eagerly assist others in the completion of tasks, including clean-up activities.

• Operate and maintain all tooling and equipment per manufacturers specifications.

• Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.

• Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.

• Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.

• Must mechanically inclined

• Must possess a basic knowledge of welding and hydraulics

• Previous experience with equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment (5+ years).

• This position is day shift, but candidates should be flexible to work 12-hour shifts rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays and on call; as needed.

• Must have own set of tools.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background check if given a conditional job offer.

Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)

• Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold, noise and strong smell of pine.

• Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.

• Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, bark and sawdust.

• Ability to lift over shoulder/head height

• Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.

• Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.

• Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Sign-on bonus

• Company paid life insurance/long-term disability/short-term disability

• Voluntary life insurance

• Employee Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift. Ability to work a shift rotation that includes days, nights, weekends and holidays

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

• Night Shift (Required)

• Overnight Shift (Required)