Millwright

MillwrightAlta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards, pallet stock lumber, and dimensional lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel.Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities in the Northwest.The RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPractices safe behavior at all timesFixes and maintains machineryCompletes welding where necessaryProvides carpentry work where neededPerforms preventative maintenance on machinesMaintains good housekeepingReads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work proceduresDismantles machinesMoves machinery and equipmentAssembles and installs equipment such as shafting and conveyorsConstructs foundation for machinesAligns machines and equipmentAssembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to the foundation or other structures.Repairs and lubricates machines and equipmentOther duties as assigned.RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDMinimum age of 18Ability 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 systemsAble to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues through data analytics, intuition, and experience.Effectively communicate in English, through written and verbal forms of communicationAbility to read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and blueprintsWork EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.This role may operate in a professional office, log yards, sawmill, warehouse or shipping and railyard. While performing the duties of this job, employees will be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts. This position will often be exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes.Physical DemandsAn employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobileThis position requires the frequent use of basic hand toolsThis position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended lengths of timeThe employee will be required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach for tools or materialsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus used for depth perceptionPosition Type/Travel/ScheduleThis is a full-time swing shift position (40+ Hours), and overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand.Benefits & PayPay: $30.20 - $35.01 per hourPay Differential $1.50 per hour for Swing, Graveyard and Weekend ShiftsEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance PlansEmployer paid Employee and Family Life InsurancePaid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick LeaveEmployee Referral Program401k RetirementTuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Training OpportunitiesShort Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance**This position is classified as "safety-sensitive," meaning that an accident in this role could result in loss of life, serious bodily injury, or significant damage to property or the environment, as such candidates will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment drug screening, inclusive of marijuana (THC) and pre-employment background check.**Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.