Maintenance Millwright Jobs
Maintenance Millwright jobs are open across manufacturing, mining, pulp and paper, food processing, and heavy industry, from entry-level apprentice to senior and lead millwright, with specializations in precision alignment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and conveyor installation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Millwright / Maintenance Technician to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Chinese Camp, California.
About the Position
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Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in mill
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Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift and welding truck
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Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
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There is occasional heavy lifting while working with both hot and cold weather environments
- Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends and holidays during busy production times
Qualifications
- 3 years' recent verifiable related work history or educational equivalent
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Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
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Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
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Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics preferred
- Industrial/sawmill maintenance is a plus
Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.
Let’s talk!
Sierra Pacific Industries
14333 Perricone Rd
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 588-4709
Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity?
View all opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Currently, we are seeking a qualified Millwright / Maintenance Technician to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Chinese Camp, California.
About the Position
-
Maintain and repair all mechanical parts and machinery in mill
-
Operate arc welder, cutting torch, hand tools, forklift and welding truck
-
Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
-
There is occasional heavy lifting while working with both hot and cold weather environments
- Work may consist of various shifts and overtime including weekends and holidays during busy production times
Qualifications
- 3 years' recent verifiable related work history or educational equivalent
-
Proficient in welding, cutting, and using hand tools for repairs
-
Ability to recognize, report, and repair mechanical defects
-
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics preferred
- Industrial/sawmill maintenance is a plus
Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.
Let’s talk!
Sierra Pacific Industries
14333 Perricone Rd
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 588-4709
Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity?
View all opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
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Who's Hiring
- Sierra Pacific Industries11
- Georgia-Pacific3
- Knife River2
- Natural Factors2
- GCC1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Agriculture & Farming
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance millwright jobs.
- Journeyman millwright certification or equivalent apprenticeship completion
- Proficiency in precision laser shaft alignment and dial indicators
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power transmission systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and engineering blueprints
- Rigging and crane signaling knowledge with adherence to OSHA safety standards
- Minimum of three to five years of industrial maintenance millwright experience
Tips for Your Maintenance Millwright Job Search
Tailor your resume to millwright specializations
List the specific equipment you've worked on, such as centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, or press frames, not just general millwright duties. Hiring managers scan for exact machinery and process knowledge, so generic maintenance language won't separate you from the pile.
Highlight alignment certifications and precision tools
Employers distinguish candidates who can prove laser alignment and dial indicator competency from those who can't. If you've used alignment software or hold a relevant certification, put it near the top of your resume where it's seen immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance millwright openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by shutdown and outage cycles
Many industrial facilities hire millwrights ahead of scheduled turnarounds and planned shutdowns. Search for postings that mention turnaround, outage, or planned maintenance, as these roles often move to hire quickly and close once the roster is full.
Prepare trade-specific answers for skills assessments
Many millwright interviews include a hands-on or written skills test covering tolerances, rigging calculations, or hydraulic schematics. Review your blueprints, shaft alignment procedures, and torque specifications before any interview, not after you receive an offer.
Negotiate shift differentials and standby pay separately
Base pay isn't the full picture for millwrights who work rotating shifts or on-call schedules. Ask about overtime structure, standby rates, and whether tool allowances are included before you accept an offer, since these can meaningfully change your total compensation.
Maintenance Millwright Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance millwrights?
Sierra Pacific Industries, Georgia-Pacific, and Knife River are hiring the most maintenance millwrights right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, California, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest in regions with large manufacturing, mining, or pulp and paper operations.
How many maintenance millwright jobs are remote?
About 0% of maintenance millwright openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most millwright work requires hands-on presence at a facility. The small remote share is concentrated in roles focused on technical documentation, maintenance planning, or field service coordination rather than direct equipment installation and repair.
How do you become a maintenance millwright?
Start by completing a registered apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with technical coursework covering rigging, alignment, hydraulics, and blueprint reading. After completing your apprenticeship hours, you can test for journeyman certification through your state or a recognized trade organization. Many millwrights also build their credentials by working in related trades such as machinist or industrial mechanic roles before transitioning into full millwright positions.
Can you get hired as a maintenance millwright with little experience?
Yes, entry-level millwright positions exist, but they typically require you to be enrolled in or recently completed a formal apprenticeship. Employers hiring with little experience want candidates who can demonstrate mechanical aptitude through related work in welding, machining, or industrial maintenance. Emphasizing hands-on shop coursework, specific tools you've operated, and any structured training programs you've completed will strengthen your application before you have years of field experience behind you.
What does the maintenance millwright interview process look like?
Most millwright interviews start with a phone screen covering your trade background and availability for shifts or on-call rotations. A site interview typically follows, often including a practical skills assessment where you may be asked to demonstrate alignment procedures, interpret a mechanical drawing, or answer questions about hydraulic or pneumatic systems. References from foremen or journeymen who can speak to your field competency are commonly checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance millwright jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance millwright jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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