Millwright / Apprentice

Hampton Lumber • Warrenton, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Lumber’s Warrenton mill is hiring an industrial millwright or millwright apprentice to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve mechanical equipment throughout the site. The role works directly with production equipment and supports safe, reliable mill operations.

Candidates do not need to arrive with every listed skill. Placement and starting responsibilities will be matched to demonstrated experience, mechanical ability, and training needs. Apprentices work alongside experienced millwrights while developing the skills required to work independently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commitment to safe work and willingness to stop and correct unsafe conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn industrial maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by radio or phone, and in written maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently after training and to ask for help when work exceeds current qualifications.
• Ability and willingness to work days, swing shift, graveyard, relief schedules, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins as assigned.
• Ability to obtain required powered industrial truck and site equipment qualifications.
• Willingness to attend required training and continue progressing in the trade.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience.
• Millwright apprenticeship coursework or documented on-the-job training.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Conveyor and power-transmission maintenance experience.
• Precision measurement, shaft alignment, and bearing installation experience.
• Rigging, lifting, and mobile-equipment experience.
• Preventive or predictive maintenance experience.
• Basic electrical or PLC awareness for mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience in sawmills, wood-products plants, or other heavy industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow company requirements for lockout/tagout, fall protection, hot work, fire watch, mobile equipment, personal protective equipment, and job-site control.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, align, and maintain mechanical equipment used in lumber manufacturing.
• Work with bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, belts, sheaves, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, and related components.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, lifting and rigging equipment, and welding or fabrication equipment within demonstrated qualification.
• Assist with breakdown response, planned repairs, preventive maintenance, condition checks, lubrication, and equipment improvement work.
• Read work orders, equipment information, part numbers, measurements, gauges, and maintenance notes; record completed work and clearly communicate equipment condition.
• Plan work before starting by identifying hazards, verifying parts and tools, coordinating assistance, protecting nearby equipment, and leaving the machine and surrounding area clean and ready for operation.
• Work with production employees, electricians, oilers, carpenters, contractors, and other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Operate or learn to operate forklifts, manlifts, loaders, skid steers, boom trucks, cranes, and other site equipment after authorization and training.
• Work assigned overtime and alternate shifts when required to complete repairs or support mill operations.

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for medical and dental insurance premiums, mental health coverage, and cost-effective co-pays and deductibles.
• 401(k) with a 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years.
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
• Opportunity to earn bonuses.
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED