Millwright - Maintenance Technician

Wages range from $35.45 to $39.02 per hourWe train and promote from withinExcellent low-cost health benefitsRetirement plan with employer-paid contributionsPaid vacation and 10 holidaysAt 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 for our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon.About the PositionMaintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facilityTroubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsDismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or mechanical breakdown, replace parts from stock or fabricate replacement parts as neededFabricate machine components for repairs and improvements of mechanical devicesEffectively conduct and assess diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionalityAssemble, install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment for efficient operationOperate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift, and welding truck Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe as neededPerform 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 timesQualifications 2 years recent verifiable related work history or equivalent educationProficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairsWorking knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearingsAbility to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defectsIndustrial mill maintenance experience is a plusWhy 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.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. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. 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 on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.