Millwright Repairman

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: per the CBA $ 34.68/hour

Overtime: Available

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Tonawanda, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as our next Repairman Mechanic in Tonawanda, NY

What You'll Do

The Repairman is responsible for informing the Supervisor of potential problems with the equipment, supplies and parts after an inspection is made or is noted during repairs. Works with other Repairmen on maintaining the equipment and is able to perform all duties within the scope of his job. Skills needed include: blueprint reading, basic millwrighting and basic welding/metal cutting.

• Follow approved safe work practices and comply with environmental regulations
• Repair and install plant equipment
• Disassembles and reassembles close fitting mechanical units throughout the plant
• Will do general mechanical work, rigging, and pipe fitting
• Has training in hydraulic systems to permit installation and maintenance of the same
• Uses skills necessary to complete job/project
• Must be able to repair any process equipment with a minimum of supervision
• Replaces square feed chutes, elevators, rolls, telsmiths, and coolers
• Will do some assembly work on new machines
• Uses machines such as drills, angle grinders, MIG and Stick welders, oxyacetylene torches, wrenches, mallets or hammers, and other associated hand tools
• Should be knowledgeable in safe rigging technique
• Troubleshoots faulty equipment, makes timely repairs and suggests improvements to increase the reliability of the equipment
• Performs Preventative and Proactive Maintenance on plantwide equipment Works with Production workforce to complete repairs with minimal downtime
• Works closely with Maintenance Manager and other department managers
• Must be able to work from ladders, operate and work from scissor lifts and man lifts, lift and position up to 50 lbs when required, stand for long periods of time when required

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• 3+ years' of experience, preferably in an industrial plant environment
• Experience in lift truck repair
• Be able to work in a physical environment
• Training in basic Direct Current (DC) electricity
• Your own tools
• Must be able to pass weld test
• Work well in a team environment
• Have good communication, writing, and reading skills

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested? We want to hear from you Visit and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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