Maintenance Millwright

LaSalle Lumber Company is a partnership between Hunt Forest Products, a well-established Company in the Louisiana forest products industry, and Tolko Industries, an equally-renowned Company in the Canadian forest products landscape. We are a southern yellow pine, state of the arts, sawmill in Urania, Louisiana and primarily produce 2×4, 2×6 and some 4×4 and 4×6 lumber.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, rebuilding, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of all production equipment

• Maintain and repair pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, lubricate, and perform routine preventative maintenance work on all machinery within the mill environment

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to assemble equipment and follow work procedures & processes

• Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up, and repair of equipment and machinery

• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions

• Follow preventative maintenance procedures in the inspection, repair and/or replacement of items

• Perform corrective maintenance per the current maintenance program

• Comply with parts and materials acquisition procedures

• Assist mechanics and electricians when necessary

• Participate in shop clean up duties

• Perform all additional duties assigned by supervisor Safety

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies

• Recognize and eliminate all safety hazard Operational

• Acquire a working knowledge of all monitoring and diagnostic equipment

• Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings

• Support and explore innovative ideas that further the organization’s strategic plan

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma

• Journeyman Millwright Certification

• Hydraulic systems troubleshooting experience

• Experience with CMMS systems and JDE an asset

• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment 

SKILLS

• Ability to read blueprints, plans and schematics

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Commitment to working safely coupled with strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Organizational and planning skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook considered an asset

• Be mechanically inclined.

• Complete or be engaged in welding (MIG).

• Complete or be engaged in the basic hydraulic course

SCHECDULE

• 10 hours shift
• 12 hours shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability