Millwright

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Scotia, CA

40d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Humboldt Sawmill Company (HSC) is seeking experienced Millwrights to join their maintenance team based in Scotia, CA! This position is a non exempt position and offers an hourly rate of $38.65 or $43.65 (Level 1 or Journeyman) depending on your experience level. Relocation assistance may be offered! We offer full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K matching. To learn more about our benefits click Here 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

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
One year certificate from college or technical school, OR minimum four years related Sawmill experience, OR four years of technical craft training, OR equivalent combination equaling 2,000 hours on the job training and 100 hours classroom time.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines.
Basic Algebra, Geometry knowledge.
Meets the minimum tool requirements.
Demonstrates safe work practices including LOTO, Hot work permits & Equipment Operation.
Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and schematics.
Advanced understanding of lubrication systems and proper lubrication application.
Advanced welding skills.
Advanced oxy-acetylene torch skills.
Competency in fabrication and construction.
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.
Remove, rebuild, and reinstall cylinders and valves including electrical connections.
Competency in set-up, installation, and trouble-shooting power transmission systems.
Solid knowledge of proper rigging and lifting.
Solid knowledge of power transmission systems including ability to properly align components.
Set-up and check bearings for proper operation.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Forklift Operator/ Certified Man-Lift Operator

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment while adhering to safety and productivity standards.
Operating hand tools, machine tools, power tools, forklifts, manlifts, and welding equipment.
Performing work with no supervision or direction as a Level 1 or Journeyman.
Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic apparatuses, with a solid understanding of both systems.
Maintaining all material conveying systems according to manufacturer’s specifications and company standards.
Supporting the Company preventative maintenance program.
Dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired ones.
Cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Using layout and cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal.
Effectively communicating with coworkers when notified of issues.
Following all lockout/tagout, hot work permit, and confined space procedures and testing machines for restart.
Filling line oilers daily.
Identifying potential problems prior to failures.
Troubleshooting more complicated maintenance problems and providing technical direction to other millwrights as required.