Sawmill Millwright

About Us

Treeline Inc. is a diversified company with its core business rooted in Maines forest product industry. We take pride in a job well done and in our strong commitment as a family and community focused business. Treelines Sawmill team produces a variety of standard lumber products and mill by-products. Additionally the sawmill team is capable of producing custom lumber orders sawn to client specifications. Treeline values exceptional teachable and positive team players as part of their team!

Position Summary

Treelines Sawmill Millwright uses mechanical maintenance and fabrication skills to maintain troubleshoot and repair the sawmill and related equipment during day-to-day operations. The Sawmill Millwrights primary role is to maintain the sawmill in excellent production condition by developing and utilizing daily maintenance and inspection protocols; leading troubleshooting investigations when needed; and communicating and working with Treelines Equipment Shop team as needed. The Sawmill Millwright is a professional-minded equipment-oriented role in an uplifting and positive teamwork environment.

The Sawmill Millwright uses mechanical hydraulic welding electrical and communication skills to lead the day-to-day maintenance of the Treeline Sawmill and ensure all appropriate team members and outside parties understand the needs of the sawmill. The Sawmill Millwright is part of the Sawmill Operator & Tender team and works closely with the Sawmill Manager ensuring efficient sawmill operation and excellent customer satisfaction. Pay - $25 - $35/hr DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Contribute to safety meetings and risk assessment discussions.
• Recognize hazards and manage them effectively.
• Maintain personal safety and watch out for the safety of others.
• Accept and appreciate fellow team members watching out for your safety and offering suggestions or advice.
• Always watch out for fellow team members safety and be willing to assist and make suggestions.
• Comply with all OSHA safety guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair/replace various parts/components that have failed or are causing malfunctions related to the mill and the equipment that the mill uses.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis.
• Recognize potential problems and take corrective actions to prevent failures and down time.
• Track document and manage maintenance program.
• Maintain neat clean and organized workspace
• Service equipment:
• Grease sawmill and related equipment
• Check and change oils/fluids.
• Weld components necessary for repair of equipment and/or fabrication of components/parts necessary for repair of equipment.
• Perform all paperwork and record keeping duties timely legibly and accurately.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED (technical training or apprenticeship preferred).
• Certified Industrial Millwright (journeyperson) or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics conveyors and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings blueprints and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication skills are an asset.
• Strong problem-solving troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness towork overtimeor on-call as required.
• Electrical experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is outside working conditions with no control over weather conditions.
• There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise air compressors air powered equipment and other shop noises. Also there is possibly sufficient noise either constant or intermittent to cause possible hearing loss.
• There are a variety of physical hazards in which there is danger to life health or bodily injury such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving equipment heavy parts electrical shock engine exhaust working on elevated equipment exposure to burns and radiant energy exposure to explosives (gases) and exposure to toxic chemicals and biological agents.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work (climbing bending standing for long periods).
• Comfortable working in noisy hot or industrial environments.