Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Apprentice – $23.00 - $27.50

Location: Emmett,

Division: Lumber – Engineering + Maintenance

Summary: The Millwright apprentice is an entry level tradesman who assists with installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles, and moves industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for the sawmill. This individual will be building their knowledge of equipment capabilities and will gain an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions, updating the equipment for the sawmill by assisting a millwright or millwright lead. They will learn leadership skills to carefully take apart, categorize, and move old equipment, analyze plans for new equipment, map out space, and unpack and assemble new equipment.

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures as guided by a millwright.
• Install, align, take apart and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools as guided by a millwright.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set‑up and repair of machinery as guided by a millwright.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions as guided by a millwright.
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts as guided by a millwright.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls as guided by a millwright.
• Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set‑up of machinery as guided by a millwright.
• Construct the foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood cement and steel as guided by a millwright.
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment as guided by a millwright.
• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace for preventive maintenance purposes and report findings to lead millwright on shift.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery. Ensure the proper care for machinery, equipment, fittings, and bearings on a regular basis to maintain them in good operating condition as guided by a millwright.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1 or more years of experience in the Millwright/Industrial Mechanic trade.
• 1 or more years of welding experience.
• 1 or more years of fabrication experience.

• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Ability to weld and fabricate steel.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to relate and positively interact with team members.
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurence.
• Ability to think critically and take proper action.
• Detail oriented and work accuracy focus.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Use logical step‑by‑step procedures in work.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.

Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.