Millwright / Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Millwright /

Maintenance Technician Location:

Dwight Lewis Lumber - Hillsgrove, PA About Us Nestled in the Endless Mountains of North Central Pennsylvania, Dwight Lewis Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned sawmill and timber management company managing over 15,000 acres of forest. We are FSC Certified and committed to sustainable and renewable forest management practices. Our operations include a modern sawmill and dry kiln facilities. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Millwright/Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing sawmill and production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical maintenance experience, welding skills, and a commitment to safety. Duties & Responsibilities Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and sawmill machinery. Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. Fabricate and weld components for equipment and structural repairs. Ensure proper operation of industrial equipment, including sawmill machinery, boilers, and kilns. Use hand tools, hoists, jacks, squares, rulers, micrometers, plumb bobs, and power tools to assemble, install, align, and adjust machines. Maintain an organized shop and adhere to OSHA safety standards. Conduct tests to ensure machines meet specifications; modify and fine-tune as needed. Disassemble machines and gather parts for repairs or modifications based on blueprints. Troubleshoot unexpected issues and repair older machines. Provide recommendations to management regarding new machinery. Plan and facilitate installation of new or refurbished machinery, including building platforms and foundations. Conduct safety inspections of facilities. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Thorough understanding of a variety of industrial equipment. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of safety practices, guidelines, and regulations. Basic understanding of welding, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam boiler systems. Valid PA Driver's License required. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required, vocational school or Associate's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience required; 4 years of successful apprenticeship training preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Visual acuity for inspecting and modifying machinery. Manual dexterity for assembling, disassembling, and adjusting machines.

Schedule & Compensation Full-time:

40 hours per week + minimum 5 hours overtime weekly. Shifts 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday Hourly rate $18.00, dependent on experience. Benefits Retirement plan Health insurance (individual and family) Health reimbursement account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays Employee discounts on lumber and trim

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person