Millwright - Meat Processing Facility at Carlton Farms – Carlton, Oregon

General Description

The Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment used in hog slaughter, processing, fabrication, and packaging operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production efficiency, equipment reliability, food safety compliance, and workplace safety in a USDA-inspected meat processing environment.

Job Duties

• Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul industrial machinery and equipment used in slaughter, processing, fabrication, and packaging operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, electrical equipment, and processing equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous production
• Align, level, and calibrate machinery using precision tools
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders
• Support production changeovers and respond to urgent equipment failures
• Perform equipment repairs in washdown and food-grade environments
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures
• Ensure all repairs and modifications comply with USDA, GMP, and food safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with operations, sanitation, and quality teams
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Participate in scheduled shutdowns and emergency repairs as needed
• Perform intermediate electrical work, including:
• Troubleshooting motors, VFDs, PLUs, HMIs, and sensors
• Replacing and wiring motors, photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, and safety devices
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing
• Ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs, with assistance when required
• Exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, and moving machinery
• Required use of PPE, including cut-resistant gear and hearing protection
• Work performed in production, fabrication, kitchen, and slaughter areas

Required Qualification

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred
• Experience working in food manufacturing, meat processing, or slaughter facilities preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and washdown environments
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime when needed