Millwright

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
• Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Hampton Lumber is seeking a Journey Level Millwright to join our Allendale sawmill team. This role is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and repairing sawmill machinery to ensure safe and efficient operations. Millwrights are considered the machine center owners accountable for planning and performing repairs ordering parts problem-solving and tracking efficiency at their assigned machine centers.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams including maintenance production and contractors.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Safety compliance: Follow all company safety policies procedures and industry regulations to protect yourself and your team.
• Equipment maintenance: Install maintain troubleshoot and repair sawmill systems machinery and facilities to ensure smooth operation.
• Equipment operation: Safely operate machinery as needed for troubleshooting testing or verification of repairs.
• Production support: Assist production personnel in maintaining product flow and minimizing downtime by responding quickly to issues.
• Planning and prioritization: Organize and schedule repairs preventive maintenance and improvement projects to balance immediate needs with long-term reliability.
• Welding and fabrication: Perform welding cutting and fabrication tasks to repair or improve equipment.
• Collaboration: Partner with maintenance production and management teams to solve problems and identify efficiency improvements.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate work orders repair logs and preventive maintenance records to support reliability and compliance.
• Work environment: Promote and maintain a clean safe and orderly work area for yourself and others.
• Continuous improvement projects: Lead or support efforts to improve safety productivity and equipment reliability throughout the mill.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years industrial millwright experience or equivalent training/apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in welding cutting hydraulics pneumatics and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and manuals.
• Skilled in use of maintenance tools cranes hoists forklifts and related equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Licenses & Certifications:

• OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Card (General Industry or Construction):
• Forklift and Aerial Lift Certifications: required for operation (can be obtained upon hire).
• First Aid/CPR Certification: required (can be obtained upon hire).

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities and were excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce investing in training and development and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long rewarding careers with us and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

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Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.