Maintenance Journeyman I - Millwright

Pay Rate: 

$39.53/hr.

Physical Location

Riverdale Mill

601 County Road 78

Selma, AL 36703

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / Days (7am-3:30pm – Monday-Friday)

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience 

• Eligible for employment in the US

• At least three (3) years of work experience as a Millwright

• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills

  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment

  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

  • Wear required safety equipment

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): 

• Associates degree or certification(s) in the Millwright discipline 

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in the Millwright discipline

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform: 

This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction to prepare you for your next promotion 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Install machine and equipment according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings

• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment

• Install machinery, new and existing equipment

• Repair and lubricate machine and equipment

• Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, lime kiln

• Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters

• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues

• Fabricate structural materials as needed

• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action