Millwright​/Sawmill

Millwright / Sawmill

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Millwright / Sawmill for a local client. We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined individual with maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and working in an industrial environment.

This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining sawmill equipment, performing repairs, assisting with facility upkeep, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on sawmill equipment
• Complete minor and major equipment repairs, including:
  • Changing motors
  • Replacing bearings
  • Repairing and replacing chains and sprockets
  • Replacing chain raceways and plastic wear strips
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical and hydraulic systems
• Build, repair, and fabricate machine parts as needed
• Construct structures using metalworking and woodworking tools
• Build concrete pads, foundations, and other support structures
• Assist with clearing wood material plug-ups and production stoppages
• Modify existing equipment and assist with the design of new equipment improvements
• Inspect machinery and identify maintenance needs before breakdowns occur
• Maintain truck bins and other operational equipment
• Repair and maintain buildings, offices, storage structures, and plumbing systems throughout the sawmill
• Paint buildings, equipment, and machinery as needed
• Power wash equipment and production areas
• Notify management when parts, materials, or supplies need to be ordered
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Ensure all equipment is properly shut down at the end of each shift

• Previous mechanical, maintenance, millwright, or industrial handyman experience required
• Basic welding experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform repairs independently
• Experience with industrial equipment, hydraulics, bearings, motors, chains, and sprockets preferred
• Ability to safely use power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment
• Must have your own tools
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, and work in an industrial environment
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time opportunity
• Long-term potential with a local employer
• Hands-on work with a variety of maintenance and repair projects
• Opportunity to grow your skills in an industrial sawmill environment

Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to learn more about this exciting Millwright / Sawmill Maintenance opportunity!