Millwright I

NWH; Mill Creek (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity based on company &/&

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, a leading hardwood lumber producer, seeks an experienced Millwright for maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment installation across our West Virginia facility. You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with welding and fabrication skills a plus.

Read schematics, minimize downtime, and uphold safety standards. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a millwright in manufacturing or similar industrial setting.
• Ability to read schematics and equipment manuals.
• Welding and fabrication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement safe, timely corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and replace worn parts as needed.
• Assist with fabrication and installation of mechanical components.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Lumber manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

NWH Overview

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and Millwright who would be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment installations throughout the facility. This role supports plant operations by maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of manufacturing systems. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, welding and fabrication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of industrial equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, diagnose and repair mechanical and plumbing breakdowns
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. This includes, but is not limited to: pumps, chains, rollers, bearings, gearboxes, compressors and other heavy equipment components
• Use welding and cutting torches to repair broken parts and/or fabricate new structural equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Read and understand schematics, technical blueprints and equipment manuals to properly complete repairs and locate mechanical defects
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Work safely while following all company safety procedures
• Assist with fabrication and other mechanical projects as needed
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Assist other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required

• Self-motivated, look for repair needs before breakdowns occur
• Work unsupervised to safely complete a task or resolve any issues which may arise
• Collaborate with maintenance team and Supervisor to improve overall Performance of location
• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing/lumber yard is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.