Millwright

Alta Forest Products • Hoquiam, WA

16d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Alta Forest Products, in partnership with Itochu Building Products, is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards and also produces pallet stock lumber, dimensional lumber, and sawmill by-products. The Millwright's primary purpose is to keep the mill running by repairing breakdowns and maintaining machinery to prevent them. The role also involves larger maintenance and repair projects, including work on cylinders, belts, conveyors, chains, motors, and valves, as well as fabricating equipment.

This full-time, day-shift position is based in a work environment that may include a professional office, log yards, sawmill, warehouse, or shipping and railyard. Employees may encounter machinery and moving mechanical parts, noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes. The position is safety-sensitive and requires comprehensive pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana (THC), and a background check. Pay is $30.20–$35.01 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a related position in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues using data analytics, intuition, and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe behavior at all times.
• Fix and maintain machinery.
• Complete welding where necessary.
• Provide carpentry work where needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machines.
• Move machinery and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting and conveyors.
• Construct foundations for machines.
• Align machines and equipment.
• Assemble machines and fasten them to foundations or other structures using bolts, welding, rivets, or other methods.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid employee and family life insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement program and paid training opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options, including additional life, pet, illness, and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED