Millwright Journeyman

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is looking for a Millwright Journeyman for its Bismarck, Missouri plant, which produces granules from raw material for its shingle manufacturing operation. The Millwright Journeyman installs, maintains, troubleshoots, monitors, adjusts and repairs manufacturing equipment and machinery, keeping plant machinery, crushing and coloring equipment and conveying equipment running safely and reliably in line with safety and regulatory requirements. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot industrial equipment using measuring and testing instruments
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment with hand and power tools
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical manuals
• Assess the remaining useful life of wear components and fabricate repair parts
• Use Maximo CMMS and keep accurate maintenance records and work orders
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety protocols, and comply with MSHA and company safety standards
• Work with operators and production staff to resolve equipment issues

Required profile

• At least five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience maintaining a safe work environment, with intimate knowledge of LOTO or similar safety practices
• Experience welding, fabricating and installing mechanical equipment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, lead and mentor junior millwrights, and work in a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial settings with dust, noise, heat and moving equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and enter confined spaces as required
• Rotating shifts, holidays and overtime may be required

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical lubrication, coupling, alignment and wear components
• Ability to read detailed repair and instruction manuals
• Ability to learn computer-based maintenance software (Maximo knowledge is a plus)
• Superior analytical and troubleshooting skills

What we offer

• Pay of $41.00 per hour
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, health spending account and mental wellness support
• Short- and long-term disability, 401k match and paid vacation
• Employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and discounts