Millwright 4

Vaagen Brothers Lumber Co Inc•Colville, WA

13d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. currently employs over 175 employees. The primary role of the Millwright 4 position is to maintain machine centers and equipment with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. The Company is looking for the highest-level skilled Millwright to join the team. This individual should be qualified in all skill levels listed below. The desirable applicant will have a mindset of constant improvement and willingness to go above and beyond.

Requirements

Demonstrate problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
Strong computer, communication, planning and organization skills
Provide necessary tools for repair
Ensure safe work practices & follow safety procedures
Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record
Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility
Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment
Must have HS Diploma/GED
Must be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WAC
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam
This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death

Nice To Haves

Lean techniques and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, air & conveying systems
Perform all preventative maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and welding repair tasks
Stick welding, electrical, and hydraulic repair
Heavy equipment and machinery repair
Performs mandatory visual inspection of the equipment and facilities before use
Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures
Maintain lines of communication with other team members
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their “home locations” at all times
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Learning and applying lean business practices
Fill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when needed
Other duties as assigned
Assist in training and mentoring of new employees
Troubleshoot all areas throughout the plant
Set tolerances and load bearings
Set and charge accumulators on hydraulic systems
Read and understand blueprints