Lead Millwright - Swing Shift
$76,960–$87,360 year
On-siteColville, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise the maintenance team on swing shift, managing time clock, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and training while performing various assigned tasks. Execute mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, air, and conveying system repairs including stick welding, heavy equipment maintenance, and preventative or breakdown work. Conduct mandatory visual inspections of equipment and facilities before use, enforce safety protocols and lock-out/tag-out procedures, and promote a culture of teamwork between processing segments and operating personnel. Assist in training new employees, streamline processes to cut waste, and maintain clean work areas. This role supports Vaagen Bros. Lumber's Lean transformation within their sawmill operations in northeastern Washington.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrate problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving, technical troubleshooting, communication, planning, and organization skills
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge in Microsoft products
- Self-directed leader, safe leadership record, and can coach, teach, and train others
- Excellent in a team environment, with exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of safety legislation, regulatory agencies, principles, and practices
- Ability to create quality and cost analysis
- Outstanding organizational skills
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Lean techniques and experience preferred
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