Millwright

  • Rex Lumber
  • Brookhaven, Mississippi
  • Full Time

COMPANY BENEFITS

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 ensure 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

  • Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etcas 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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