Millwright/Sawmill

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Millwright / Sawmill for a local client in Kalispell, MT. The role focuses on maintaining sawmill equipment, performing repairs, and supporting day-to-day operations in an industrial setting.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, fabricate parts, and assist with structural projects around the facility. Ideal candidates bring previous millwright or industrial handyman experience, basic welding skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical, maintenance, millwright, or industrial handyman experience required.
• Basic welding experience required.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform repairs independently.
• Experience with industrial equipment, hydraulics, bearings, motors, chains, and sprockets preferred.
• Ability to safely use power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Must have your own tools.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, and work in an industrial environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on sawmill equipment.
• Complete minor and major equipment repairs, including changing motors and replacing bearings.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Build, repair, and fabricate machine parts as needed.
• Construct structures using metalworking and woodworking tools.
• Inspect machinery and identify maintenance needs before breakdowns occur.
• Notify management when parts, materials, or supplies need to be ordered.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Welding

Industrial maintenance

Own tools

Tool usage

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Millwright / Sawmill

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Millwright / Sawmillfor a local client. We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined individual with maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and working in an industrial environment.

This is a hands‑on position responsible for maintaining sawmill equipment, performing repairs, assisting with facility upkeep, and helping ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on sawmill equipment
• Complete minor and major equipment repairs, including:
  • Changing motors
  • Replacing bearings
  • Repairing and replacing chains and sprockets
  • Replacing chain raceways and plastic wear strips
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical and hydraulic systems
• Build, repair, and fabricate machine parts as needed
• Construct structures using metalworking and woodworking tools
• Build concrete pads, foundations, and other support structures
• Assist with clearing wood material plug‑ups and production stoppages
• Modify existing equipment and assist with the design of new equipment improvements
• Inspect machinery and identify maintenance needs before breakdowns occur
• Maintain truck bins and other operational equipment
• Repair and maintain buildings, offices, storage structures, and plumbing systems throughout the sawmill
• Paint buildings, equipment, and machinery as needed
• Power wash equipment and production areas
• Notify management when parts, materials, or supplies need to be ordered
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Ensure all equipment is properly shut down at the end of each shift

Qualifications:

• Previous mechanical, maintenance, millwright, or industrial handyman experience required
• Basic welding experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform repairs independently
• Experience with industrial equipment, hydraulics, bearings, motors, chains, and sprockets preferred
• Ability to safely use power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment
• Must have your own tools
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, and work in an industrial environment
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full‑time opportunity
• Long‑term potential with a local employer
• Hands‑on work with a variety of maintenance and repair projects
• Opportunity to grow your skills in an industrial sawmill environment