Industrial Millwright: Precision Install, Maintain & Weld

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail); Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m‑

Ten paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail) in Washington state seeks a Millwright 1 to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify industrial machinery across the facility. The role covers welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rigging, with safety as a priority; you will read blueprints and work with electricians and maintenance teams.

Competitive schedule Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with shift differentials on other shifts, paid holidays, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial machinery.
• Experience with metal fabrication, machining, and the use of machine and maintenance tools.
• Experience with stick, TIG, and MIG welding and the ability to perform high-quality steel and metal welding.
• Experience with acetylene and plasma cutting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid-pumping, and related mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of rigging practices, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret 2-D and 3-D blueprints, technical drawings, assembly instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to use precision measurement instruments and accurately read calipers, tape measures, and metric and standard measurements.
• Ability to identify grades and sizes of bolts, pipes, tubing, cables, wires, and other mechanical components.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions in English.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and effectively as part of a diverse team.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new jobs, equipment, and skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and scissor lifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform advanced cutting, welding, machining, and fabrication, including acetylene and plasma cutting and stick, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Inspect equipment to identify malfunctions and determine appropriate repairs or corrective action.
• Operate machine tools and maintenance equipment used to fabricate parts required for machinery overhaul, maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid-pumping systems and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems.
• Utilize precision measurement instruments and accurately read calipers, tape measures, and metric and standard measurements.
• Read and interpret 2-D and 3-D blueprints, drawings, assembly instructions, and technical specifications.
• Perform rigging and safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile or material-handling equipment as required.
• Start up, shut down, and perform general operation and monitoring of boilers as assigned.
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions to determine appropriate repairs or corrective action.
• Follow established lockout/tagout, machine safety, PPE, and other applicable safety procedures when performing maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain accurate documentation through the Quality Management System, including applicable work instructions, maintenance documentation, and training records.
• Maintain clean and orderly shops, work areas, tools, and job sites.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and equipment breakdowns as required.
• Be available for overtime and call-in work on off-shifts and weekends as necessary, including opening the Mill early on Mondays and securing the Mill on Saturdays.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and Mill operations

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

English literacy

Tools

Stick welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts

Job description

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail) in Washington state seeks a Millwright 1 to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify industrial machinery across the facility. The role covers welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rigging, with safety as a priority; you will read blueprints and work with electricians and maintenance teams.

Competitive schedule Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with shift differentials on other shifts, paid holidays, and benefits.