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The Millwright/Industrial Maintenance Tech will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:
The Millwright/Industrial Maintenance Tech will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:
Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
Performs all maintenance work including, but not limited to, Bearings and power transmission including chain drives and gearboxes, Motors, Low Voltage electrical, VFD’s, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines. Responsible for PMs and repair of all plant and mobile equipment.
May also be assigned to repair over-the-road material and delivery trailers, general building maintenance, and other onsite maintenance needs.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination.
SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION
Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department..
Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings. Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
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QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
2+ years of related experience in industrial maintenance
Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high-speed equipment
Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge
Basic welding experience
PLC troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Must have personal set of basic tools & be able to work outside when necessary
Ability to work independently
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment . We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.
9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21046
800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700
Fax 410-290-6660
Family-owned manufacturer of wood shavings, wood flour, animal bedding, pellets, and soils for homes, pets, and businesses.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 26-37 hourly / hour
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
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