Millwright

MasterTech; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MasterTech in Forest Grove, OR is seeking an experienced Millwright to support the safe, reliable operation of its industrial equipment. This hands-on role covers mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Eligible candidates will have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, proficiency with conveyors, kilns, and related machinery, and the ability to read mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, preferably in sawmill/wood-products manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of conveyors, saws, kilns, debarkers and related machinery.
• Proficient welding, fabrication, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanical repair.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints; basic electrical understanding and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain and repair mill equipment, including conveyors, saws, kilns, debarkers, and related machinery.
• Perform welding and fabrication, interpret drawings, and assist with modifications and improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate needs across departments.
• Support safety and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Reading blueprints/drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Driver's license

Safety practices

Tools

Conveyors

Saws

Kilns

Debarkers

Industrial machinery

Job description

Forest Grove, United States

An established manufacturing organization is seeking anexperienced Millwright to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operationof its industrial manufacturing equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedtradesperson looking to advance their career in a stable, year-roundmanufacturing environment, with opportunities to progress into seniormaintenance and leadership positions. This is a hands-on technical roleinvolving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting,preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and continuous improvement.

• $40.00–$44.00/hour,depending on experience.
• Additionalshift premiums of $1.50/hour for swing shift and $2.00/hour for graveyardshift.
• Overtimepaid at time-and-a-half, with referral bonuses and profit-sharingopportunities.
• 401(k)with 100% employer match on the first 6% of contributions, fully vestedfrom day one.
• Medical,dental, and vision insurance with 80% employer-paid premiums, plus paidholidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Additionalbenefits include tuition reimbursement, scholarships, life and disabilityinsurance, wellness programs, and employee assistance services.

Schedule:

• Full-timeposition.
• Days, Swing OR Afternoons Available.
• Mustbe flexible to work non-standard hours and weekends when urgentmaintenance needs arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot,maintain, install, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical,hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Performpreventative maintenance and equipment inspections to minimize downtimeand extend equipment life.
• Maintainand repair mill equipment, including conveyors, saws, kilns, de-barkers,and related manufacturing machinery.
• Performwelding and fabrication, interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints, andassist with equipment modifications and improvements.
• Maintainaccurate maintenance records, communicate equipment needs acrossdepartments, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams.
• Promoteworkplace safety, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, andsupport equipment reliability, production efficiency, and preventativemaintenance programs.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum5 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience; sawmill orwood-products manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strongmechanical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of conveyors,saws, kilns, de-barkers, and industrial machinery.
• Proficientin welding, fabrication, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanicalrepair.
• Abilityto read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints, with a basicunderstanding of electrical systems and safety practices.
• Strongproblem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability towork independently and mentor less experienced tradespeople.
• Validdriver's license, commitment to workplace safety, and ability to lift 50+lbs., climb ladders and stairs, and work in industrial environments withnoise, sawdust, and varying temperatures.