Millwright/Sawmill

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time position

Hands-on work

Industrial sawmill environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Kalispell, MT is hiring a Millwright / Sawmill to maintain sawmill equipment and perform repairs. This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment in an industrial setting.

You will work on routine maintenance, assist with facility upkeep, and contribute to smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience, basic welding, and the ability to use power tools.

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 repairs including motors, bearings, chains, and sprockets.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Job description

Millwright / Sawmill

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Millwright / Sawmill for 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