Millwright

Alta Forest Products • Shelton, WA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Alta Forest Products, in partnership with Itochu Building Products, is a leading producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species. They also produce pallet stock lumber, dimensional lumber, and by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel. Headquartered in Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities. The main responsibilities of a millwright are to keep the mill running, fix any breakdowns, and maintain machinery to prevent breakdowns. In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders, belts, conveyors, chains, motors, and valves and fabricating new equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age of 18
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a related position in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
• Able to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues through data analytics, intuition, and experience.
• Effectively communicate in English, through written and verbal forms of communication
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Practices safe behavior at all times
• Fixes and maintains machinery
• Completes welding where necessary
• Provides carpentry work where needed
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines
• Maintains good housekeeping
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Dismantles machines
• Moves machinery and equipment
• Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting and conveyors
• Constructs foundation for machines
• Aligns machines and equipment
• Assembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to the foundation or other structures.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer paid Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• 401k Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Training Opportunities
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

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