Millwright Fabricator - Traveling Central Fab Team - (Athol)

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Millwright Fabricator to join our traveling Central Fab Shop (CFS) team, providing hands-on welding, fabrication, and installation services across our mills. This role requires reading blueprints, operating heavy equipment, and performing maintenance and upgrades to keep production running smoothly.

You will work day shifts with travel as needed, be able to work at heights, and pass standard safety and background checks.

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication skills are essential for performing the varied tasks described.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to pass hair follicle drug test, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing equipment to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Dismantle and re-assemble equipment for modifications or upgrades.
• Operate man lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts and other heavy equipment as required.
• Work at high elevations and in variable shifts to support the Central Fab Shop team.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes & rigging

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Millwright Fabricator - Traveling Central Fab Team - (Athol)

Job Category: Fabrication

Requisition Number: MILLW002918

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $38.11 USD per hour

Locations

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Athol, ID 83801, USA

Description

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Millwright Fabricator to join our traveling Central Fab Shop (CFS) team that services the company’s objective in maintaining "state-of-the-art" technology throughout its mills.

Essential Functions:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Perform a wide range of tasks including; welding, cutting, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing of various types of processing equipment or machines to improve production quality and efficiency
• Dismantle and re-assembly on various types of equipment for modifications or upgrades
• Layout, cut, grind, form, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits
• Trouble shooting or inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of issue or other problems
• Operating of man lifts, scissor lifts, fork lifts and other various type of heavy equipment
• Comfortable working at high elevations out of man lifts or baskets
• Keep working areas clean
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Extensive cutting, welding, and fabrication skills
• Operating of cranes and/or rigging experience
• Knowledge of industrial machinery and processes
• Excellent natural problem solving and analytical skills with mechanical aptitude
• Able to read and understand schematics and blueprints
• Must be able to work various shifts, days, and overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment
• Valid Driver’s License is highly preferred
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, a physical, and a background check

Schedule:

• Day Shift/Weekends: Friday through Monday

The Physical Demands of this job include:

Sitting and/or standing for a full shift, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, squatting, bending at the waist, kneeling, walking varying distance, climbing stairs, and listening to equipment.

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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