Millwright

Tradesmen International, LLC; Noti (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring a Journeyman Millwright for projects in Noti, OR. This first‑shift role offers $35–$40/hour based on experience and skill.

You will work with seasoned craftsmen focused on safety, productivity, and top‑tier workmanship to advance your career. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing sawmill equipment, reading blueprints and schematics, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with installations and major maintenance projects

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level millwright experience required.
• Previous sawmill, lumber mill, manufacturing plant, or similar industrial experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain sawmill equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Complete welding, fabrication, cutting, and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Perform rigging and equipment movement using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting equipment.

Skills

Millwright experience

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Reading blueprints/schematics

Rigging and lifting equipment

Tools

Conveyors

Bearings

Gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Millwrights for projects located in the Noti, OR area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $35-40/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Millwright and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope

• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial sawmill equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Repair and replace bearings, shafts, gears, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys, couplings, pumps, and gearboxes
• Maintain conveyors, log-handling systems, debarkers, chippers, saws, edgers, trimmers, planers, and lumber-handling equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Perform precision equipment alignment and installation
• Complete welding, fabrication, cutting, and mechanical repairs as needed
• Perform rigging and equipment movement using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, shutdowns, and major maintenance projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate needed repairs
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, equipment reliability, and production efficiency

Requirements

• Journeyman-level millwright experience required
• Previous sawmill, lumber mill, manufacturing plant, or similar industrial experience preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience with conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance practices
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Ability to safely use industrial tools and equipment
• Experience with rigging and equipment installation preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, quality work
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a dusty and noisy industrial environment
• Valid driver’s license

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-OR-NOTI