Position Title: Journey Millwright, Plywood

Reports to: Lead Millwright

Department: Maintenance

Hours per shift: Employee works 8 to 10 hours per day with some overtime. Two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch during the day. However, as market conditions dictate shifts may change to 10 hrs. per day with some overtime, this will add a third 10-minute break along with a 30-minute lunch.

Wage: Salary range determined by Maintenance Director depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Varies depending on skill level. Skill level will be determined during the first 60 days.

Position Purpose: Follow lock out, safety and PPE policies. Responsible for completing construction and maintenance tasks assigned to them. Fabricating and installing equipment.

Position Functions:

Working Environment: (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling dry veneer. (4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands: See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.

Education, Skills, Abilities: Secondary education or equivalent and a journeyman’s card are required. Worker will be required to attend/participate in training both on and off site. Qualifications include a minimum 3-5 years experience working in plywood/veneer/sawmill maintenance. Millwright should have some experience in the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and electricity. Must have good vision and be able to lift 50 lbs, should not be afraid of heights or enclosed spaces, will be required to study TPC training materials in any area identified by department manager. Must be willing to work long hours in temperatures from freezing to over 100° F (snow, ice, wind).

Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t over reach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.