Sawmill Maintenance Millwright — PM, Welding & Fabrication

Kennebec Lumber Co; Grantham (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Co. is seeking a Maintenance Millwright to sustain mill and yard equipment in peak condition. You will complete PM work orders promptly to meet or exceed company efficiency standards and may operate equipment as needed.

Expect flexible hours due to mill needs, and occasional travel to multiple locations. A strong background in welding, cutting torches, and fabricating helps support proactive maintenance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow procedures as specified.
• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work longer hours on short notice.
• Communicate with the purchaser and Sawmill Manager to support cost-effective purchasing and inventory control facility-wide.
• Initiate purchasing of all consumable parts (with PM Parts Purchaser).
• Build a Preventive Maintenance program with PM Parts Purchaser and Sawmill Manager.
• Operate and maintain sawmill machinery, waste systems, and dust collection systems.
• Perform PM program tasks and complete PM work orders as required.
• Obtain training to complete HOT WORK permits; knowledge of cutting torches.
• Weld and fabricate; assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective parts; adjust clearances and align parts.
• Learn to operate all sawmill equipment efficiently; travel to all locations as needed.
• Work a minimum of 20% OFF production hours each week when the facility is not running.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Minimal supervision

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting torches

Hand and power tools

Welding

Job description

Kennebec Lumber Co. is seeking a Maintenance Millwright to sustain mill and yard equipment in peak condition. You will complete PM work orders promptly to meet or exceed company efficiency standards and may operate equipment as needed.

Expect flexible hours due to mill needs, and occasional travel to multiple locations. A strong background in welding, cutting torches, and fabricating helps support proactive maintenance and safety compliance.