Millwright Job

Stimson Lumber Company in Tillamook OR is seeking a talented Millwright. Keep the Mill Running. Build a Skilled Trades Career That Pays. Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance work with a direct impact on mill performance.
Stable, year-round manufacturing environment with a clear path into senior maintenance and leadership roles.
Consistent full-time schedule.

Must be willing to work Swing Shift, Wednesday - Saturday, 3:30 am - 2:00 am.

What You'll Do - As a Millwright, you are responsible for ensuring mill equipment runs safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your day-to-day work includes:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain, install, repair, improve, and troubleshoot mill machinery including conveyor systems, saws, kilns, and de-barkers.
• Diagnose machine performance issues and implement corrective solutions.

Technical Expertise:

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Perform welding and fabrication to repair and modify equipment components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Work alongside electricians on electrical systems and components.
• Evaluate and test equipment efficiency, recommending improvements.

Documentation & Communication:

• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, parts inventory and closing reports.
• Proactively communicate with all departments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Regularly educate maintenance and operations teams on evolving programs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and analyze quality, safety, and production processes.
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best practices to drive improvement.
• Partner with machine operators to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.

Our journey started over 170 years ago when T.D. Stimson felled his first tree. Through generations of hard work and determination, T.D. and his family built one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the U.S.