The Industrial Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of production machinery and related equipment within a high-volume automotive metal stamping facility.
The facility operates mechanical and/or hydraulic stamping presses ranging in size up to 1,200 tons, together with ancillary equipment including coil handling systems, feeders, straighteners, conveyors, transfer systems, material handling equipment, compressors, pumps, and other plant equipment.
This is a hands-on maintenance position requiring strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to respond effectively to equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Press & Production Equipment Maintenance
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on stamping presses up to 1,200 tons.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving press drive systems, clutches, brakes, flywheels, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, lubrication systems, and related components.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, pumps, regulators, hoses, and associated components.
- Maintain and repair ancillary stamping equipment including coil feed lines, servo and roll feeders, straighteners, uncoilers/decoilers, transfer systems, conveyors, scrap handling systems, material handling equipment, pumps, compressors, industrial ventilation, and other plant equipment.
- Assist with press and equipment alignments, leveling, installation, commissioning, and major repairs.
- Perform precision measurements and mechanical fitting as required.
Troubleshooting & Breakdown Response
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Systematically troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems and determine root causes.
- Work closely with electricians, tool and die personnel, production supervisors, press operators, and other maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions and permanent improvements.
- Assist with emergency repairs while ensuring all work is performed safely and correctly.
Preventative Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs in accordance with the company's maintenance program.
- Inspect machinery for wear, damage, misalignment, vibration, lubrication issues, and other conditions that may lead to equipment failure.
- Replace bearings, seals, bushings, belts, chains, sprockets, couplings, and other mechanical components as required.
- Maintain lubrication systems and ensure equipment is properly lubricated.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts used.
- Identify equipment requiring planned repair or replacement before failure occurs.
Skills
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to diagnose equipment problems efficiently and accurately.
- Strong understanding of industrial machinery and safe maintenance practices.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively as part of a maintenance and production team.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize breakdowns and maintenance activities in a production environment.
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn and develop additional technical skills.
