Millwright 1

Northwest Hardwoods•Eugene, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Millwrights are responsible for the repair and preventive maintenance of all manufacturing equipment, must be able to apply your knowledge of equipment and processes to successfully perform tasks related to this skilled trade. NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and mill work industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

Requirements

Must be able to cut, weld, and fabricate using trade best practices
Must be able to perform precision drivetrain alignments
Must follow all established safety policies
Must have good safety record and a positive attitude
Must be willing to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds regularly and stand for long periods of time during your shift
Can work in a team atmosphere, get along with all team members; give and take advice and constructive criticism from other team members
Capable of doing required documentation legibly e.g., down time reports
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gear reducers, bearings, and valves

Nice To Haves

Formally trained journeyman millwright strongly preferred
Enhancing trade skills through various offered in house educational opportunities is an expectation
Have a strong desire, dedication and determination to succeed

Responsibilities

Repair and preventive maintenance of all manufacturing equipment
Apply knowledge of equipment and processes to successfully perform tasks related to this skilled trade
Work as part of our maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations
Cut, weld, and fabricate using trade best practices
Perform precision drivetrain alignments
Follow all established safety policies
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gear reducers, bearings, and valves
Do required documentation legibly, e.g., down time reports