Millwright

NWH

15h

About The Position

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 40 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. For more information, please visit nwh.com

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with industrial maintenance. Preferred a minimum of 3 years experience working in hardwoods/lumber industry.
Intermediate computer skills
Must follow all established safety policies. Must have good safety record and a positive, can do attitude.
Be adaptable, work where needed as required
Willing to ask questions and work closely with Site Manager and Supervisors.
Must be able to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions.
Capable of completing required documentation
Able to work as a team, get along with team members; give and take advice and criticism from other team members
Ability to take initiative on continuous improvement processes and find creative resolutions by identifying opportunities and boldly offering solutions.

Responsibilities

Must follow and promote safety policies and procedures and perform all work according to existing policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of quality and workmanship in performing the duties.
Working knowledge of safety practices common to industry
Working knowledge of all mechanical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical
Ability to change oil and grease
Ability to complete simple projects (changing bearings, sprockets, and chains)
Basic Welding Skills
Pipe Fitting Knowledge, able to thread and fit a pipe
Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.
Self-motivated, look for repair needs before breakdowns occur
Possess mechanical skills and knowledge (ability to recognize/resolve mechanical issues)
Ability to do general maintenance (cut, weld, change bearings, sprockets, chains)
Work unsupervised to safely complete a task or resolve any issues which may arise
Collaborate with maintenance team and Supervisor to improve overall performance of location
Have a strong desire, dedication, and determination to succeed, by continually improving skills through on-the-job training and various offered educational opportunities
Adhere to company safety rules and procedures
Assist other team members as needed
All other duties as assigned