Millwright

  • Rex Lumber
  • Brookhaven, Mississippi
  • Full Time
We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience.** **If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team!** You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor. **

**We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:**

- Health with Prescription Drug Insurance

- Dental and Vision Insurance

- Telemedicine Program through Teladoc

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays

- Short- and Long-Term Disability

- Life and Accidental Death Insurance

- 401(k) Plan with Company Match

- Employee Referral Program

- Rally Health Rewards Program

**Additionally, we offer:**

- Safety Incentives

- Accident and Critical Care Insurance

- Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs

- Conditional Relocation Assistance

- Conditional Tuition Assistance

- On-the-Job Training

- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

- Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours

- Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program

**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 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 maintenance analyst to get repaired

Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

Start machines and observe mechanical operation 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 en ure 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**]("_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 centers

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
Job ID: 480995888
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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