Industrial Millwright

Priest River, Idaho | Full-Time | $38–$45/hour starting range | Up to $50–$55/hour for exceptional experience

We're looking for a hands-on Industrial Millwright to join the maintenance team at an established lumber manufacturing operation in Priest River, Idaho.

You'll be working on the machinery that keeps the mill running, from conveyors and sawmill equipment to gearboxes, hydraulic systems and pneumatic components. The work includes troubleshooting breakdowns, preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds and making sure production equipment is running safely and reliably.

We're looking for someone who understands industrial maintenance, can diagnose mechanical issues and doesn't need someone standing over their shoulder to get the job done. A good Millwright knows how to troubleshoot, adapt and find a solution when equipment isn't cooperating.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain, install, repair and troubleshoot sawmill machinery and production equipment.
• Work on conveyors, saws, kilns, debarkers, bearings, gearboxes, rollers, chains and drive systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and scheduled equipment repairs.
• Tear down, rebuild and install mechanical components.
• Handle welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment.
• Work alongside electricians when troubleshooting electrical components.
• Respond to breakdowns and work with operators to minimize downtime.
• Identify equipment issues and recommend practical improvements to keep machinery running reliably.
• Maintain maintenance reports, parts inventory and shift documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, preferably in lumber, sawmill or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, saws, kilns, debarkers, gearboxes, bearings and industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic electrical knowledge and an understanding of electrical safety.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits

• Starting pay of $38–$45/hour, depending on experience.
• Pay flexibility for highly skilled Millwrights, with exceptional candidates considered in the $50–$55/hour range.
• Open to day, swing and graveyard shifts. Flexible shift consideration for strong candidates.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
• 100% company match on the first 6% of 401(k) contributions, fully vested on day one.
• Annual profit sharing of up to 3%.
• Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage (over 80% of premiums).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 9 paid holidays, 2 weeks of paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeships, wellness incentives and additional employee programs.

Room to Grow

This is an established, year-round operation that invests in developing its maintenance team. There are opportunities to advance into Senior Millwright, Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor and reliability or continuous improvement roles.