Millwright I

Northwest Hardwoods • Mill Creek, WV

3d

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods is seeking a Millwright I to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and machinery. The role helps keep operations safe and efficient, minimize production downtime, and ensure equipment is ready to support lumber production. The position involves hands-on maintenance and repair work in a manufacturing environment, independently and in collaboration with the maintenance and operations teams.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated and proactively identify repair needs before breakdowns occur.
• Be able to work unsupervised and safely complete tasks or resolve issues.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and Supervisor to improve location performance.
• Have strong troubleshooting skills and be able to diagnose and repair equipment efficiently.
• Take safety seriously and follow proper procedures around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Have attention to detail and take pride in completing work correctly.
• Be dependable and reliable, with a strong attendance record.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Prioritize repairs and communicate clearly with maintenance and operations teams.
• Be willing to perform hands-on, physically active work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing or a lumber yard is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair mechanical and plumbing breakdowns.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including pumps, chains, rollers, bearings, gearboxes, compressors, and other heavy equipment components.
• Use welding and cutting torches to repair broken parts or fabricate structural equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Read and understand schematics, technical blueprints, and equipment manuals to complete repairs and locate mechanical defects.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Follow company safety procedures while working.
• Assist with fabrication and other mechanical projects as needed.
• Operate equipment as needed.
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain the appearance and safety of the work area.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identify repair needs before breakdowns occur and work unsupervised to safely complete tasks or resolve issues.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and Supervisor to improve location performance.
• Prioritize repairs and communicate clearly with maintenance and operations teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and voluntary long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed