Wages range from $30.83 to $42.50 per hour
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-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 have are seeking a qualified Millwright/Maintenance Technician for our sawmill in Shelton, Washington.
About the Position
Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in a manufacturing facility
Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Dismantle machinery and equipment, locate cause of malfunctioning or mechanical breakdown, replace parts from stock or fabricate replacement parts as needed
Fabricate machine components for repairs and improvements of mechanical devices
Effectively conduct and assess diagnostic tests to ensure optimum system functionality
Assemble, install, and proactively maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment for efficient operation
Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift, and welding truck
Fabricate, weld, mill, and lathe as needed
Perform 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 times
Qualifications
2 years’ recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
Industrial mill maintenance experience is a plus
Why 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. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm at
or send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
421 South Front St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-8206
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We are a third-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.
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 converted into electricity in our seven 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.