Millwright I MDV

Millwright – Westervelt Lumber (Moundville, AL)

Introduction

Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resources.  With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety of high-performance products for customers in both domestic and international markets.  Providing high quality Southern yellow pine lumber is what we do best.

When you join our team, you join a company that cares about its employees. We offer excellent wages and an exceptional benefits package including: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account.

Day in the Life

As a Millwright at Westervelt Lumber, you’ll spend your day ensuring our production equipment runs smoothly and safely. You’ll:

• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical systems to identify issues.
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and alignments using precision tools.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance on mill equipment.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding as needed.
• Communicate with operators and planning teams to coordinate repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, parts used, and time spent.
• Uphold strict safety standards and participate in company-wide safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems and components on plant machinery.
• Observe equipment in operation to locate causes of trouble and develop repair plans.
• Adjust and align machinery using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Start and operate equipment to test performance after repairs.
• Perform mechanical preventative and predictive maintenance duties.
• Cut, weld, and fabricate metal parts using various processes.
• Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic problems and assist with repairs.
• Replace shafts, sprockets, bearings, chains, and belts as needed.
• Submit work requests, order parts, and close work orders with detailed documentation.
• Comply with PPE and lock-out safety requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of Millwright experience or a two-year Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong commitment to safety and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in noisy environments.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work from elevated positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance practices.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about keeping operations running smoothly and ready to grow your career in industrial maintenance, we’d love to hear from you. The starting pay for this position is $36.62.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer