Millwright / Maintenance Technician - Sawmill (Oroville, CA)

Sierra Pacific Company; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 84,185,000 - 102,667,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Oroville, CA is seeking a Millwright / Maintenance Technician to keep our sawmill machinery running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate components, operate welding tools, and work with hydraulics and conveyors.

The role requires 2 years of sawmill/heavy industrial experience and offers full-time hours with benefits, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ recent verifiable related sawmill/heavy industrial work history or equivalent education
• Machining experience on manual mill and lathe
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
• Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
• Industrial mill maintenance experience is a plus
• Boom truck and crane operation experience preferred

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 expertise

Machining on manual mill/lathe

Hydraulics, pumps, motors knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

Sawmill/heavy industrial experience or equivalent education

Tools

Manual mill operation

Lathe operation

Boom crane operation

Pumps and conveyors knowledge

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Oroville, CA is seeking a Millwright / Maintenance Technician to keep our sawmill machinery running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate components, operate welding tools, and work with hydraulics and conveyors.

The role requires 2 years of sawmill/heavy industrial experience and offers full-time hours with benefits, including health, retirement, and paid time off.