Industrial Maintenance Mechanic $28-$34

Woodgrain; Emmett (ID); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its millwork operations. The position requires 2+ years as a Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, an Associate degree or equivalent training, and preferably completion of an apprenticeship. You will work with blueprints to install, repair and maintain heavy machinery in a sawmill environment.

The role is full-time, on-site in Idaho, and offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to a stable career within Woodgrain’s growing divisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Millwright/Industrial Mechanic.
• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent training.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Install, align, take apart and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and malfunctions; adjust or replace parts as needed.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and PLCs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Mathematical aptitude

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic $28-$34

Posting Start Date: 9/29/26

Division: Lumber

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Employment Type: Hourly FT

Job Summary: The Industrial Maintenance Technician/Millwright is a skilled tradesman who installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles and moves industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for the sawmill. This individual uses a stong knowledge of equipment capabilities, as well as an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions, to update the equipment for the sawmill. This individual demonstrates leadership to carefully take apart, categorize and move old equipment, analyze plans for new equipment, map out space and unpack and assemple new equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Install, align, take apart and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls.
• Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery.
• Constructs foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials, such as wood cement, and steel.
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace for preventive maintenance purposes.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery. Ensure the proper care for machinery, equipment, fittings, and bearings on a regular basis to maintain machinery and equipment is in good operating condition.

Requirements:

• 2 or more years of experience as a Millwright/Industrial Mechanic.
• Or a 2 year Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant training.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Ability to weld and fabricate steel.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to relate and positively interact with team members.
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurence
• Ability to think critically and take proper action.
• Detail oriented and work accuracy focus.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Use logical step-by-step procedures in work.

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.