Job Information
Rex Lumber Millwright in Brookhaven, Mississippi
*SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS *
- Perform troubleshooting, basic welding, electrical repairs, lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other machinery maintenance.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *
- Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
- Participate in the action planning process.
- Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders & maintenance management system.
- Determine if a part is repairable and pass it on to the maintenance analyst to get repaired.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operations to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
- Follows basic blueprints, specifications, or verbal instructions and plans the intended location of wiring and equipment.
- Measure, cut, assemble and install electrical wiring, stripping, splicing, and soldering as necessary.
- Attaches cables and wiring to the incoming electrical service and to various fixtures and machines that use electricity.
- Perform basic adjustments and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
- Set up, operate, and tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
- All other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Clean workstation and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris.
*SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS *
Prefer high school diploma/GED
2 Years maintenance experience
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
Ability to work well as part of a team
Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required
Possess excellent reasoning and mathematical skills
Possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization
SAFETY{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}* *
· Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
· Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc...as required
· Do not enter restricted areas
· Report immediately to supervisor any equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly
· Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge
· Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating
· Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible
· Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine ce ters
· Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back
· Never approach a saw while it is still running
· Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company