Sawmill Millwright: Keep Machines Running & Downtime Low

Big River Forest Products; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana seeks Millwrights to install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery across the sawmill facility. The role supports safe, efficient operation and minimal downtime.

Requirements include high school diploma and 1–3 years millwright experience; ability to read blueprints and manuals; proficient with hand and power tools. On-site, varied shifts, benefits package included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years millwright experience in a sawmill, manufacturing, or similar setting.
• Experience with industrial machinery installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform precise alignment and calibration of machinery using specialized tools.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during installation and repair.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manuals to guide work.
• Ensure safety compliance and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, Louisiana seeks Millwrights to install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery across the sawmill facility. The role supports safe, efficient operation and minimal downtime.

Requirements include high school diploma and 1–3 years millwright experience; ability to read blueprints and manuals; proficient with hand and power tools. On-site, varied shifts, benefits package included.