Millwright - Maintenance Technician

Sierra Pacific Company; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Quincy, CA is looking for a Millwright / Maintenance Technician at our sawmill. Earn $32.16–$38.80 per hour with up to a $1,500 hiring bonus, plus excellent health benefits, a retirement plan, and paid vacation and holidays.

Join a large, family‑owned employer with growth opportunities and internal promotion. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and fabricating components across mechanical systems with overtime during peak production times.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings.
• Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects.
• Industrial mill maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or mechanical breakdown, replace parts from stock or fabricate replacement parts as needed.
• Fabricate machine components for repairs and improvements of mechanical devices.
• Effectively conduct and assess diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionality.
• Assemble, install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment for efficient operation.
• Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift, and welding truck.
• Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe as needed.
• Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area.
• Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends and holidays during busy production times.

Skills

Welding & cutting

Machinery maintenance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pumps

Industrial maintenance experience

Education

Related work history or equivalent education

Tools

Arc welder

Cutting torch

Forklift

Welding truck

Hand tools

Job description

Millwright - Maintenance Technician

Quincy Sawmill, Quincy, CA. Close Date: Open. Job Type: Full-Time.

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Millwrights earn from $32.16 to $38.80 per hour. We train and promote from within. Excellent low-cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Our division in the beautiful mountain town of Quincy, California is seeking a qualified Millwright / Maintenance Technician for our sawmill. Nestled along the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Quincy was named #7 among the most beautiful and charming small towns in Northern California, as well as #8 on the list of America’s Coolest Small Towns. Come live, work, and play in this beautiful outdoor community!

About The Position

• Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facility
• Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Dismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or mechanical breakdown, replace parts from stock or fabricate replacement parts as needed
• Fabricate machine components for repairs and improvements of mechanical devices
• Effectively conduct and assess diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionality
• Assemble, install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment for efficient operation
• Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift, and welding truck
• Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe as needed
• Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
• Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends and holidays during busy production times

Qualifications

• 2 years recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
• Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
• Industrial mill maintenance experience is a plus

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.