Millwright Apprentice

STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY•Priest River, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stimson Lumber - Priest River is looking for a talented Millwright Apprentice. This role offers the opportunity to complete North Idaho College’s Maintenance/Millwright program and train on-site at the Priest River mill. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn, a commitment to tasks and responsibilities, and a basic mechanical understanding and aptitude. This position requires meeting schedule requirements for both in-person classes and on-the-job training.

Requirements

Make safety in the workplace a number one priority.
An understanding of equipment operation in an industrial plant setting; lumber industry experience is desired.
An understanding of maintenance needed for industrial equipment.
An aptitude for learning mechanical skills (hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.).
Ability to demonstrate basic math skills.
Exceptional time management skills.
Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand up to 10 hours a day, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, and move equipment as needed.
Must be comfortable in year-round outdoor temperatures, in loud conditions, with airborne particles (sawdust), and working around moving mechanical equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player and highly self-motivated individual.
Willing and able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as needed, both during and after the apprenticeship.

Nice To Haves

Basic mechanical understanding and aptitude.
Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

Attend in-person classes at North Idaho College in Rathdrum, Idaho to complete the year-long industrial maintenance curriculum (August 2026 – July 2027).
Train on the job with the Maintenance team, typically working Friday and Saturday noon – 10:30 pm, with additional shifts on Sunday and/or throughout the week following the completion of classwork.
Demonstrate safe work practices in all activities.
Support Millwrights in completing maintenance responsibilities, including preventive maintenance, addressing equipment failures, and equipment repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Proactively communicate with all departments to ensure proper operation and maintenance of systems and equipment.