Regional Traveling Millwright
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Location: Based in Graceville, FL (Travel Required)
Shifts: Varies by Mill location (Days, Nights, and Weekends)
Pay: Competitive pay Based on Experience
Why You'll Love This Position
Company-paid mileage, lodging, and meals while traveling
Full-time employment-not contract work
Work in different manufacturing facilities
Diverse projects including equipment installations, shutdowns, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
Overtime opportunities
Outstanding benefits package
Family-owned company with over 100 years of success
Opportunity to advance into maintenance leadership and specialized technical roles
Position Summary
The Regional Traveling Millwright/Industrial Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial machinery throughout Rex Lumber's manufacturing facilities, with assignments that may include additional locations as business needs evolve.
This position travels between our facilities in:
- Graceville, FL
- Bristol, FL
- Troy, AL
- Dothan, AL
- Brookhaven, MS
- Additional locations as assigned
Travel is based on planned maintenance, improvement projects, equipment installations, shutdowns, and emergency repairs.
Rex Lumber provides company-paid mileage, lodging, and meals for all approved travel assignments.
Because maintenance schedules vary by location, this position requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs dictate.
What You'll Do
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on sawmill equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
- Install new machinery and production equipment.
- Perform precision alignments, bearing replacements, conveyor repairs, and equipment rebuilds.
- Perform welding and light fabrication.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Install and replace motors, gearboxes, shafts, conveyors, and production equipment.
- Assist with mill shutdowns and improvement projects.
- Inspect machinery to identify potential failures before they occur.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of two years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery.
- Basic welding and fabrication experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and maintenance manuals.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to safely work around heavy industrial equipment.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules.
Travel Requirements
This position supports all Rex Lumber manufacturing facilities.
Travel includes:
- Graceville, Florida
- Bristol, Florida
- Troy, Alabama
- Dothan, Alabama
- Brookhaven, Mississippi
- Other locations as assigned
Rex Lumber provides:
- Company-paid mileage
- Company-paid hotel accommodation
- Company-paid meals while traveling
Schedule
This is a flexible maintenance position.
Candidates should expect to work:
- Days
- Nights
- Weekends
- Holidays (when required)
- Overtime during shutdowns and emergency repairs
Schedules vary depending on the assigned facility and maintenance project.
Safety
Safety is our highest priority. Team members are expected to:
- Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
- Follow Lockout/Tryout procedures.
- Wear required PPE.
- Inspect equipment before use.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Work safely around industrial machinery and moving equipment.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Company-Paid Benefits
- Medical Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Seven Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Referral Program
Additional Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience
- Safety Incentive Program
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- A Strong Promote-from-Within Culture
- Potential for Additional Paid Time Off
- Boot Purchase Assistance
- Conditional Tuition Assistance
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