What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at Lochmead Dairy Inc?
Objective
This position maintains production efficiencies and product quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Compensation
This is a full time, hourly paid position, expected to work 40 hours per week, five days per week, and scheduled on-call times. Monday through Friday: 6:00 AM to finish Weekends as needed.
Qualifications
Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge (Pumps, Basic Electrical, Boilers, Pneumatics, Conveyors, Pallet Jacks, Forklifts), Productivity, Communication, Organized, Clean, Basic Computer Knowledge (Word, Excel), Delegate and Train, Sets Goals and Meets Deadlines, Team Player
Duties & Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and maintain processing equipment
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains safe & clean working environment by complying to all company policies, GMPs, and SOPs
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Overview
This job description covers the main responsibilities but not every detail. Team members should keep work areas clean, help others as needed, work well together, follow management’s instructions, and maintain a professional, focused attitude.
