Millwright - Meat Processing Facility

Description

General Description

The Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment used in hog slaughter, processing, fabrication, and packaging operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production efficiency, equipment reliability, food safety compliance, and workplace safety in a USDA-inspected meat processing environment.

Job Duties

• Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment used in slaughter, processing, fabrication, and packaging operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, electrical equipment, and processing equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous production
• Align, level, and calibrate machinery using precision tools
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders
• Support production changeovers and respond to urgent equipment failures
• Perform equipment repairs in washdown and food-grade environments
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures
• Ensure all repairs and modifications comply with USDA, GMP, and food safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with operations, sanitation, and quality teams
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Participate in scheduled shutdowns and emergency repairs as needed
• Perform intermediate electrical work, including:
• Troubleshooting motors, VFDs, PLUs, HMIs, and sensors
• Replacing and wiring motors, photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, and safety devices
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
• Ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs, with assistance when required
• Exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, and moving machinery
• Required use of PPE, including cut-resistant gear and hearing protection
• Work performed in production, fabrication, kitchen, and slaughter areas
  
  

Required Qualification

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred
• Experience working in food manufacturing, meat processing, or slaughter facilities preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and washdown environments
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime when needed