Lignetics

Millwright

Lignetics  •  $30 - $35/hr  •  Columbia City, IN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Millwright

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule M-Th, 3p - 1:30a

Salary $30-$35/hour with monthly incentive bonus

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Millwright Job Duties:

Equipment Diagnosis and Repair

  • Diagnose issues with malfunctioning mechanical/electrical equipment and complete required repairs
  • Perform minor building plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as needed
  • Execute preventive maintenance procedures and assist maintenance lead/manager in outage planning
  • Other accountabilities as required

Equipment Installation and Oversight

  • Install and setup of manufacturing equipment
  • Lead project planning efforts on installation of new equipment or major repairs
  • Demonstrate expertise in the operation of required hand and power tools including, but not limited to: drill, saw, torch, and jacks, as well as ladders, cranes, high lift, and other maintenance equipment

Communication and Recordkeeping

  • Maintain clear communication with supervisor and with production regarding equipment status of repair, and release to production
  • Provide proper record keeping, documentation, and information for, but not limited to; Machine, equipment and facility files, using Microsoft Office/CMMS
  • Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt

Millwright Job Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required with vocational training highly preferred
  • Five years mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills at a Journeyman level in Industrial Plant Maintenance. Five to seven years preferred
  • Must be familiar with the scope and limitation of the state licensing requirements in Millwright and Electrical work.
  • Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) card preferred
  • Journeyman Millwright card preferred
  • PLC knowledge a plus.
  • Basic understanding of electrical concepts.
  • Project planning/implementation/oversight.
  • Experience developing/implementation/managing PM programs
  • Requires having the ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Requires being able to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Requires experience using all forms of power and hand tools, welding, forklift and heavy equipment operation.
  • Will need to be in good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, stand and work for long periods of time, climb ladders, work at high elevations, and in small, confined spaces.
  • Will need to have computer experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office/ CMMS

Millwright Benefits:

  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
  • Employee heating pellet program
  • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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About Lignetics

At Lignetics Group, we transform wood waste into high-performance, sustainable solutions across a wide family of trusted brands.

As the largest wood pellet manufacturer in the U.S., we operate 29 plants nationwide and produce premium products across four key categories:

* Home Heating – Clean-burning wood pellets, logs, and fire starters for efficient, renewable warmth.

* Cooking & Flavor – Hardwood BBQ pellets that naturally enhance food flavor for backyard cooks and grillmasters.

* Animal Care – All-natural, ultra-absorbent litter and bedding that support animal health and comfort.

* Industrial Solutions – Engineered wood-based materials like sorbents, wood flour, and NaturFil™—our game-changing bio-based filler that replaces mineral and synthetic fillers in polymer manufacturing.

Our brands include Green Supreme, Bear Mountain BBQ, Catalyst Pet, Feline Fresh, and many more—each committed to quality, performance, and environmental responsibility.

With decades of expertise and a coast-to-coast supply chain, we lead the industry in eco-forward wood products. Every Lignetics solution is designed to help customers reduce waste, lower environmental impact, and unlock new value in heating, cooking, care, and industrial innovation.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Broomfield, Colorado
Year Founded
1983
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