Millwright

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and mill work industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Key Functions: Millwrights are responsible for the repair and preventive maintenance of all manufacturing equipment, must be able to apply your knowledge of equipment and processes to successfully perform tasks related to this skilled trade.

Basic Qualifications:

• Work as part of our maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations.


• Must be able to cut, weld, and fabricate using trade best practices.


• Must be able to perform precision drivetrain alignments.


• Must follow all established safety policies. Must have good safety record and a positive attitude.


• Must be willing to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions.


• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds regularly and stand for long periods of time during your shift.


• Can work in a team atmosphere, get along with all team members; give and take advice and constructive criticism from other team members.


• Capable of doing required documentation legibly e.g., down time reports.


• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gear reducers, bearings, and valves.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formally trained journeyman millwright strongly preferred.


• Enhancing trade skills through various offered in house educational opportunities is an expectation.


• have a strong desire, dedication and determination to succeed.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans


• Recognition & Rewards Program


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term Disability Benefit


• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit


• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match


• Health Saving Account (HSA)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Engagement Center Support


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Employee Engagement Events and Activities


• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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