Millwright

Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
• Strictly follow and abide by all safety rules and policies

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years related experience and/or training
• Wood Handling / Manufacturing experience a plus
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines
• Background in preventive maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Add, subtract, divide, and multiply in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense underrating to carry out instruction furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• Capable of dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is occasionally required to, sit; stand; walk; stoop or kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 plus pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes airborne particles, outside weather conditions

Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Interpersonal Skills & Professionalism – treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; ability to proactively resolve conflict; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability & Dependability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.