Journeyman Millwright

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With nearly 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Overview

The position of journey level millwright will be responsible for understanding their mechanics of working machinery, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing equipment and facilities on the plant site.  Will have the ability to establish a working relationship with maintenance, production, and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization.  Ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance fields.

Wage: $42.81 ($85.620 annually) which does include any applicable shift differential. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.

Work Schedule: Friday-Sunday 5:00am-3:30pm, followed by one 10 hour shift one day during the week. Day to be determined. The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Benefits Highlights

Generous company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays & deductibles. Vision, Short Term Disability, Roth and pre-tax 401k, with a 2% company match and an additional 5% annual employer contribution, fully vested after three years. 

Responsibilities

• Proficient in welding, cutting
• Understand pneumatic and hydraulic systems,
• Proficient use of all tools relate to the trade.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Capable of working on ladders, walking stairs, and on uneven surfaces.
• Be able to operate and/or learn to operate all facility equipment to the degree needed for troubleshooting and testing.
• Assist production personnel to maintain the flow of product.
• Working knowledge of work orders and kitting process.
• Attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• Operate machinery in a safe manner so injury does not occur to operator or any employee in the area.
• Notify supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Clean shop and maintain proper housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Journey Level Industrial Millwright experience
• Obtain required Hampton certifications
• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong attention to details, good organizational skills, be a self-starter, ability to prioritize tasks and self-motivated.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred but not required.
• Lift up to 50lbs. daily

More About Us

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

EEO Statement

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.

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