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Rex Lumber has been family owned and operated for over 90 years. We have always believed in our community and the honest, hardworking people that live in it. Today, Rex Lumber employs over 800 people in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. We believe in supporting local schools and neighborhoods because we are only as strong as the people that work for us
Night Preventative Maintenance
Job Summary
The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Millwright is responsible for performing scheduled inspections, servicing, and maintenance on sawmill equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role focuses on identifying potential equipment issues before failure, supporting continuous improvement, and reducing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on sawmill equipment including saws, conveyors, debarkers, planers, kilns, chip systems, and material handling equipment
- Inspect mechanical components such as bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, and drive systems for wear or damage
- Lubricate equipment per established PM schedules and manufacturer specifications
- Identify, document, and report potential equipment failures or safety concerns
- Replace worn or defective parts during PM activities or coordinate corrective repairs with maintenance leads
- Assist in troubleshooting mechanical failures when needed
- Follow lockout/tagout, confined space, and other required safety procedures
- Complete PM checklists, work orders, and equipment records accurately in CMMS or maintenance logs
- Maintain clean and organized work areas following PM activities
- Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with operations to schedule PM work with minimal production impact
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial millwright or mechanical maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment
- Ability to read work orders, PM checklists, and basic mechanical drawings
- Commitment to safe work practices
Preferred:
- Experience in sawmill or wood products manufacturing
- Trade school, apprenticeship, or millwright certification
- Familiarity with CMMS systems
- Basic welding and fabrication skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, and dusty environments
Work Environment
- Industrial sawmill environment with exposure to moving equipment, heights, and wood byproducts
- Required use of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, and safety footwear
Core Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and communication
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
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Employee Referral Program
- Health Rewards Program
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