Position Summary
The Millwright Superintendent leads Millwright crews on large-scale industrial projects while maintaining effective communication with clients and project coordinators. This role is responsible for overseeing daily job site operations, ensuring project objectives are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer expectations. The superintendent utilizes labor, equipment, and material resources effectively while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and productivity.
A minimum of 10 years in a Millwright supervisory or leadership role at a papermill is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all millwright and mechanical crews on assigned projects, ensuring work is completed in accordance with safety regulations, project specifications, and industry standards.
- Coordinate daily operations and workflows, ensuring tasks are delegated appropriately and executed on schedule.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the project teams, clients, and project coordinators, facilitating clear communication and addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
- Ensure all necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available and organized for the crew to work efficiently.
- Enforce safety regulations and ensure all work complies with health and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other technical drawings in industrial settings.
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes safely and efficiently.
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems and related equipment.
- Perform mechanical alignments on motors, gearboxes, rollers, and other equipment to ensure proper function.
- Weld and use cutting torches to fabricate, modify, or repair metal components as needed.
- Utilize power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for various tasks in installation and repair processes.
- Employ both standard and metric hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, Allen keys, and taps, to perform mechanical tasks efficiently.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues promptly and accurately, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining project timelines.
Qualifications and Key Competencies
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical school, trade school, or vocational training preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in a Millwright supervisory or leadership role.
- Basic working knowledge of optical alignment systems, including setting equipment, aligning rolls and drives, and installing control points.
- Rigging experience with the ability to plan and oversee safe lifting operations.
- Advanced Mechanical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of machinery, equipment installation, and mechanical systems.
- Precision Installation Skills: Extensive experience with precise installation, alignment, and assembly of machinery and mechanical systems.
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Advanced ability to quickly identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment and systems.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating and overseeing the use of cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and crews while ensuring work progress according to schedule and budget.
- Safety Compliance & Hazard Identification: Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations, with the ability to enforce them on-site.
- Materials & Resource Coordination: Experienced in managing materials, tools, and equipment for large projects, ensuring timely availability.
- Structural & Mechanical Installation: In-depth knowledge of structural and mechanical installations, including pumps, conveyors, and industrial systems.
- Leadership & Crew Supervision: Proven ability to lead and mentor millwrights, providing guidance and ensuring the team’s efficiency.
- Strong Communication Skills: Effective in conveying technical information to team members and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
- Client-Facing Communication: Comfortable interacting with clients, addressing project progress, and resolving concerns when necessary.
- Troubleshooting Advanced Systems: Experience diagnosing issues in complex systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction certification required.
- NCCER certification is preferred.
Physical Requirements and Work environment
- Ability to use hands for tools and equipment operation and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds or more with assistance.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel and work for extended periods.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Frequent exposure to dust, noise, fumes, heat, cold, and other environmental conditions associated with industrial worksites.
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively; up to 100% travel is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
