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Millwright - Maintenance Technician

Sierra Pacific Industries, Mount Vernon, WA, United States


Overview

Wages range from $31.75 to $38.38 per hour. We train and promote from within. Excellent low-cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified

Millwright / Maintenance Technician

to work collaboratively with our Burlington sawmill in

Mt. Vernon, Washington .
Responsibilities

Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facility
Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Dismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or mechanical breakdown, replace parts from stock or fabricate replacement parts as needed
Fabricate machine components for repairs and improvements of mechanical devices
Effectively conduct and assess diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionality
Assemble, install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment for efficient operation
Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift, and welding truck
Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe as needed
Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends and holidays during busy production times
Qualifications

2 years recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
Industrial mill maintenance experience is a plus
Benefits and Application

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full health benefits plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with company match, additional retirement contributions, and company-paid life insurance. To apply, please visit in person Wednesday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Let’s talk! Sierra Pacific Industries, 14353 McFarland Road, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273. (360) 424-7619 ext 1409.
Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity? View all opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone reflects our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. We acknowledge our facilities follow drug-free and tobacco-free policies and use E-verify to verify work authorization. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

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