Millwright (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  Western Forest Products Inc

  Vancouver, Washington, United States

Western Forest Products Columbia Vista Division is a progressive sawmill and lumber manufacturer in Vancouver, WA. The Columbia Vista Division specializes in traditional Japanese post and beam home building components along with cross-arms for the domestic electrical utility market, in addition to much more. We source top quality Douglas Fir logs from well managed forests to manufacture exceptional certified lumber.  

We are hiring an experienced full time  Millwright. We offer excellent wages and benefits, and an attractive 401k plan.  

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Responsibilities include installation, maintenance and repair of all machinery, equipment, and facilities. Applicants must be Quality minded, positive team player, safety conscious and production focused. 

Job Duties:  

· Maintenance and repair of all machinery, equipment and facilities.  

  • Trouble shooting hydraulics, electrical and pneumatics. 
  • Change out & rebuild hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes and electrical motors. ·Preventative Maintenance. 

· Fabrication, repairs, welding, and installation on all equipment.  

· Maintain a clean and organized facility on a daily basis.  

Requirements:

· Quality minded, positive team player, safety conscious and production focused. 

· Have basic math, reading, writing and computer skills.  

· Must be assertive, a good communicator and have a strong work ethic. 

· Pass pre-employment and regular random drug tests. 

· Work rotating shifts which may include swing, graveyard and weekends.  

· Relevant heavy industrial or sawmill work experience preferred. 

Benefits:

· Competitive salary with raises available through job knowledge demonstration and testing.

· Active safety, quality and environment programs that are run by employees.

· Full medical/dental benefits and 401(k).

· A clean work environment where safety is promoted.

· On-site gym.