Millwright Technician: Maintenance & Reliability

Arauco North America, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Profit share

Job summary

Arauco North America, Inc. in Albany, OR is seeking a Mechanical Technician / Millwright to support maintenance across the mill on a rotating 2-2-3 shift schedule (7:00–19:00).

The position requires 3+ years as an industrial mechanic with bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, welding, and fabrication skills. Base pay starts at $40.21/hr with a $3.00/hr shift differential on rotating shifts, plus profit share and gain share opportunities.

Qualifications

• Millwright Card or verifiable industrial/commercial experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years industrial mechanic experience (bearing, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes).
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience in reliability techniques and lubrication principles.
• Hydraulic system aptitude and maintenance best practices.
• Read hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mill breakdowns promptly and coordinate with operators to resolve issues.
• Prioritize safety for yourself and coworkers during maintenance work.
• Investigate root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term fixes.
• Lead troubleshooting and document maintenance items (SAP Notifications).
• Complete work orders and PM/PD activities per priority and deadlines.
• Maintain awareness of maintenance issues across the mill or area.
• Collaborate with operations, peers, and supervisors to ensure reliability.

Skills

Millwright Card

Industrial mechanic

Bearings

Hydraulics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Welding & fabrication

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arauco North America, Inc. in Albany, OR is seeking a Mechanical Technician / Millwright to support maintenance across the mill on a rotating 2-2-3 shift schedule (7:00–19:00).

The position requires 3+ years as an industrial mechanic with bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, welding, and fabrication skills. Base pay starts at $40.21/hr with a $3.00/hr shift differential on rotating shifts, plus profit share and gain share opportunities.