Industrial Millwright (Level 5+)

Weyerhaeuser; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Kalispell, MT is seeking an Industrial Millwright to join our plywood/sawmill complex. You will help maximize plant uptime, work with a team of millwrights and electricians, and perform preventative and routine maintenance on high‑tech equipment.

We require mechanical ability and about one year of manufacturing experience; the role offers on‑the‑job training and growth opportunities, with a wage range of $28.44–$37.43 per hour and a $1,500 hiring bonus.

Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical ability is required.
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and read/interpret schematic drawings.
• Must work well with supervisors, electricians, millwrights and others; maintain safety and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and provide safe facility-system support.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; work on capital projects including upgrades.
• Read blueprints; fabricate equipment including welding and burning.
• Deliver preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist with complex repairs and gain knowledge of the fire protection system.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret schematics

Welding

Burning

Troubleshoot hydraulics

Read schematics

Team player

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Safety awareness

Tool care

Self-motivated

SDS/JSA familiarity

Maintenance software familiarity

MS Office

Tools

Maintenance software

MS Office

Email/Web tools

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $1,500 hiring bonus (additional details provided at time of interview/offer)! Wage: $28.44 - $37.43

Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking for a Millwright 5 or better to join our Kalispell Complex. Our Kalispell Complex supports both a plywood and a sawmill facility. A qualified candidate would have a thorough comprehensive knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability and processes and techniques to safely repair, modify, install and maintain the facility and high-tech manufacturing equipment.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry. We are always looking for people who can innovate, contribute, grow, and create! Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest premium timber, land, and forest products companies in the world.

As an Industrial Millwright at Kalispell Plywood, you will have the opportunity to

• Support manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and provide support for facility systems in a safe manner, while contributing to corporate, plant, and departmental goals.
• Work with a team of millwrights and electricians to deliver preventative and routine maintenance on plant equipment, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical problems, and work on capital projects including upgrading and installation of equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints; construct and fabricate mill equipment including but not limited to welding and burning.
• Deliver preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist with or perform complex repairs.
• Gain working knowledge of Weyerhaeuser's fire protection system.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-MT-Kalispell

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Experience

• One year of manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical ability is required

Specific Skills

• Be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Concept knowledge of welding and burning (on the job training provided to further develop skills)
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and read/interpret schematic drawings
• Ability to work closely with supervisors, electricians, millwrights and others; be a team player/leader; good verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrate positive attitude.
• Demonstrate ability to work safely and care for tools and equipment
• Self-starter with the ability to work with and without direct supervision
• Knowledge and ability to use Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Show proficiency in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards
• Demonstrate basic computer skills including Maintenance Management Software, MS Office, Email and Web based programs

Additional Requirements

• Will be required to own tools on “required list”
• Must be comfortable working above the ground at times, and outside as necessary working in all-weather environments
• Candidates must have the ability to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions.
• A sense of urgency in terms of maximizing production and minimizing down time is necessary in this type of manufacturing environment.
• Tasks performed involve work with equipment and materials that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and the following of these procedures in order to maintain the safety of the work environment.
• Must have good performance, safety and attendance records
• Willingness to work overtime, odd hours, weekends, holidays and other shifts as required
• It is a general requirement that at least one year be spent at any current grade level before advancement to next level. Time-in-grade requirements for other advancements may occasionally be waived by Maintenance Management for extraordinary performance or technical achievement.

Job Demands

• The Millwright position is a Very Heavy Duty job. Very Heavy Duty involves exertion of more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds continuously to move objects. Essential duties include but are not limited to stooping, climbing and crawling in and over machines for repair purposes and the ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.

About Wood Products

Serving the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, our Wood Products businesses manufacture a wide range of structural framing materials and provides seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. These teams move fast, work smart and never stop pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.

About Weyerhaeuser

We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. Our cellulose fibers are used to make diapers and other hygiene products that keep people clean and healthy. We innovate to use trees in products you may not expect, such as fabric, plastics and energy. At Weyerhaeuser, we’re working together to be the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.