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

This position's primary function is to comply with company work and safety rules. Must understand mechanics of working machinery, be able to install, maintain troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.

Ability to establish a working relationship with maintenance, production and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization. Ability to work overtime when required to maintain, install or repair equipment or facilities. Ability to understand and comply with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing and related maintenance fields.

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

• Maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair equipment and Plant facilities.
• Assist production personnel with any material flow related problems.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all facility departments and personnel necessary to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
• Comply with all Company work and safety rules and related industry regulations.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of mechanical operations used in the industry and be able to maintain, install, repair and troubleshoot all systems, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain a working relationship with maintenance, production and management personnel.
• Possess the necessary skills and aptitudes required to operate maintenance tools and related machinery.
• Be able to operate all facility equipment to the degree needed for troubleshooting and testing.
• Assist production personnel to maintain the flow of product.
• Work necessary overtime as required.
• Be willing to learn new skills needed to maintain updated machinery and/or facilities.
• Willing to improve or change personal work habits to adjust to new situations.
• Be willing to make any suggestions that will improve or enhance the facility.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all facility departments and personnel necessary to ensure proper operation and maintenance of systems, equipment and facilities.
• Take a leadership role in completion of the task at hand or work assignments.
• Take the responsibility to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Be a "team" member.
• Be willing to learn production operator's positions to the proficiency of maintaining production flow.
• Possess a desire to learn operations of all related industry departments and their functions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years in an industrial millwright position or comparable training.
• Proficient in ability to weld, cut, troubleshoot equipment and systems, maintain all working components, operate machinery, understand pneumatic and hydraulic systems, proficient use of all tools related to the trade and good communication skills.
• Be classified as a Journeyman Millwright by any Hampton Lumber Mill or hold a state Industrial Maintenance Millwright certification.

More About Us

Timber and wood products industries are a pillar of Tillamook County’s economy. With over 165 employees, Hampton Lumber is one of the largest providers of family-wage jobs in Tillamook.   If you enjoy making a difference and working in a fun, collaborative environment, this is the place for you.  We work with all our employees to get them the support and training they need to succeed on the job. Many employees have grown up here on Oregon’s North Coast and we are all deeply invested in the success of the facility and the community. We regularly participate in volunteer work and continue to make investments in our business, local schools, social programs, and community events.  We are proud to be part of the Hampton family and know you will be too.

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.