Industrial Millwright

Gaston, Oregon | Full-Time | $40–$48/hour starting range | Up to $50–$55/hour for exceptional experience

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Millwright to join the maintenance team at an established lumber manufacturing operation in Gaston, Oregon.

This is hands-on industrial maintenance in a working sawmill. You'll be troubleshooting production equipment, handling breakdowns, rebuilding machinery and keeping things running safely and efficiently. From conveyors, saws and debarkers to gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatic systems, you'll be working on the equipment that keeps the mill moving.

We're looking for someone who knows their way around industrial machinery, can track down mechanical problems and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. If something breaks down, you know how to get in there, figure it out and get it running again.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain sawmill equipment, including conveyors, saws, kilns, debarkers and other production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems and get to the root cause.
• Work on bearings, gearboxes, rollers, chains, sprockets, shafts and industrial drive systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, equipment rebuilds and component replacements.
• Handle welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Work alongside electricians when troubleshooting electrical components and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns, minimize downtime and work with operators to keep production moving.
• Keep maintenance records, parts information and shift reports up to date.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, ideally in a sawmill, lumber operation or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and work through equipment problems independently.
• Basic electrical knowledge and an understanding of electrical safety.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits

• Starting pay of $40–$48/hour, depending on experience.
• Pay flexibility for highly skilled Millwrights, with exceptional candidates considered in the $50–$55/hour range.
• Days, swing shifts, and nights available
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
• Shift premiums: $1.50/hour swing shift and $2.00/hour graveyard shift
• 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, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeships, wellness incentives and additional employee programs.

Room to Grow

This is a stable, year-round operation with opportunities to build a long-term career. Strong performers have room to move into Senior Millwright, Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor and reliability or continuous improvement roles.