Millwright- Maintenance Technician
Sierra Pacific Industries
Anderson, CA
Full-Time
$31.67 - $37.56 Hourly
Millwrights earn from $31.67 to $37.56 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 third-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 sawmill in Anderson, California.
About the Position
- 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 sawmill/heavy industrial work history or equivalent education
- Working experience machining on manual mill and lathe
- 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
- Boom truck and crane operation experience preferred
Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Let's talk!
Sierra Pacific Industries
19758 Riverside Avenue
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-8353
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