Weekend Millwright

Company Background

Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world’s largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta’s zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel. Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities including Morton, WA;
Winlock, WA;
Shelton, WA;
Amanda Park, WA;
Lewiston, ;
Bonners Ferry, ; and Naples, .

Naples, Idaho

Starting at $32.02 – $39.25 per hour DOE. $1.50 per hour shift differential for Swing, Graveyard & Weekend shifts.

Full-time Weekend Shift: Friday – Monday. Overtime may be required as projects or job duties demand.

The main responsibilities of a millwright are to keep the mill running, fix any breakdowns, and maintain machinery to prevent breakdowns. Millwrights may also work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders, belts, conveyors, chains, motors, and valves and fabricating new equipment.

• Practice safe behavior at all times
• Fix and maintain machinery
• Complete welding where necessary
• Provide carpentry work as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Dismantle machines
• Move machinery and equipment
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting and conveyors
• Construct foundations for machines
• Align machines and equipment
• Assemble machines, bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to the foundation or other structures
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in related positions via a combination of education and work
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues through data analytics, intuition, and experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals, and blueprints
• Basic mathematical proficiency

This position is classified as "safety-sensitive," meaning an accident could result in loss of life or serious injury. Employees will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment drug screening.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:

• Independently mobile, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended periods
• Frequent use of basic hand tools
• Required to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended lengths of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and work with tools or materials
• Employ close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• $2,000 hiring bonus paid after 90 days of employment
• Pay: $32.02 – $39.25 per hour DOE
• Pay differential $1.50 per hour for Swing, Graveyard, and Weekend shifts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid employee and family life insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement with up to 4.5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement program and paid training opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options, including additional life, pet, illness, and accident insurance

Alta Forest Products is an equal-opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.