Millwright

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Scotia, CA

19d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Millwrights to join their maintenance team based in Scotia, CA! This position is a non exempt position and offers an hourly rate of $34.00 or $43.65 (Level 2, Level 1 or Journeyman) depending on your experience level. We offer full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K matching. Relocation assistance may be offered! The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school.
Or minimum two years related Sawmill experience.
Or two years technical craft training.
Or equivalent combination equaling 1,500 hours on the job training and 50 hours classroom time
Must maintain and carry a valid driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines
Basic Algebra, Geometry and computer skills including MS Office
Licensed Forklift Operator/ Certified Man-Lift Operator
Demonstrates safe work practices including LOTO, Hot work permits & Equipment Operation
Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and schematics

Nice To Haves

Lubrication systems and proper lubrication application
Basic welding skills
Basic oxy-acetylene torch skills
Properly install and adjust drive and transfer chains
Properly change, adjust, and track transfer and drive belts
Understanding and proper use of tools and equipment

Responsibilities

The Millwright installs, maintains, and repairs machinery and equipment in a safe and productive manner.
Operates hand, machine and power tools, forklifts, manlifts, and welding equipment.
Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic apparatus for appropriate oiling and operation.
Demonstrates competency in trouble shooting and repairing of pneumatic and hydraulic apparatuses, with a solid understanding of both systems
Maintain all material conveying systems according to manufacture’s specifications and company
Supports Company preventative maintenance program; works as an integral part of the maintenance
Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of
Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal
Effectively communicates with coworkers when notified of
Follows all lockout / tagout, hot work permit and confined space procedures and testing machines for restart.
Fill line oilers daily
Report problems to the maintenance staff as appropriate
Troubleshoots more complicated maintenance problems and provides technical direction to other millwrights as required.
May be required to operate a company vehicle on occasion for business purposes, including travel between departments and other designated areas on company property