Millwright I

Description: NWH Overview: Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com. Position Summary: You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment, and machinery to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Your mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will help minimize downtime and ensure our equipment is ready to support the production process and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers. Requirements: What You’ll Do: Maintain, diagnose and repair mechanical and plumbing breakdowns Perform preventative and routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems. This includes, but is not limited to: pumps, chains, rollers, bearings, gearboxes, compressors and other heavy equipment components Use welding and cutting torches to repair broken parts and/or fabricate new structural equipment Maintain accurate maintenance records Read and understand schematics, technical blueprints and equipment manuals to properly complete repairs and locate mechanical defects Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime Work safely while following all company safety procedures Assist with fabrication and other mechanical projects as needed Operate equipment as needed Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner Maintain work area appearance and safety Assist other team members as needed Other duties as assigned What You Bring: We’re looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, safety-minded, and enjoys working with their hands. You should take pride in your work, be comfortable troubleshooting and fixing equipment, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly. Required: Self-motivated, look for repair needs before breakdowns occur Work unsupervised to safely complete a task or resolve any issues which may arise Collaborate with maintenance team and Supervisor to improve overall Performance of location Preferred: Previous experience in lumber manufacturing/lumber yard is a plus, but not required You’ll Thrive Here If You Are: Have a strong desire, dedication, and determination to succeed , by continually improving skills through on the job training and various offered educational opportunities Experienced and dependable , with a strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude Enjoy working in a hands-on, physically active role and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty Have strong troubleshooting skills and can diagnose and repair equipment efficiently Take safety seriously and follow proper procedures when working around heavy equipment and machinery Have strong attention to detail and take pride in doing the job right the first time Are dependable and reliable, with a strong attendance record Can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where keeping equipment running is important Are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team Can prioritize repairs, respond to equipment issues, and communicate clearly with the maintenance and operations teams What We Offer: Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive benefits package that includes: Competitive salary Bonus opportunity based on company performance Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insura…

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