Entry Level Millwright Jobs
New grad millwright jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong apprenticeship work or hands-on internship experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like Sundt Construction, Georgia-Pacific, and Cascades hiring at this level now.
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is having for Millwright to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!
Salary:
- Our starting pay is at $28-$38/hr. depending on experience.
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
Shift:
- Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
- 12-hour Day Shift: 6AM - 6PM
- The week of orientation will be 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday and 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Regular shift will be assigned after orientation.
Physical Location:
3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.
Click Georgia-Pacific Lumber, ALBANY, Georgia - Timber Processing March 2021 - YouTube to see how we make lumber.
What You Will Do
- Performing a variety of reliability and maintenance tasks on heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the facility's preventative maintenance schedule
- Adhering to all plant safety guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Working with operations associates to identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize maintenance needs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Two (2) years or more of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, or military environment
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Experience with precision maintenance and instrumentation
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with fabrication and welding
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience with blueprint reading
- Experience with condition-based monitoring to include vibration analysis, lubrication, ultrasound, thermography, etc.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquà , or tu ).
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is having for Millwright to join our Lumber facility in Albany, GA!
Salary:
- Our starting pay is at $28-$38/hr. depending on experience.
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
Shift:
- Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
- 12-hour Day Shift: 6AM - 6PM
- The week of orientation will be 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday and 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Regular shift will be assigned after orientation.
Physical Location:
3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.
Click Georgia-Pacific Lumber, ALBANY, Georgia - Timber Processing March 2021 - YouTube to see how we make lumber.
What You Will Do
- Performing a variety of reliability and maintenance tasks on heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the facility's preventative maintenance schedule
- Adhering to all plant safety guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Working with operations associates to identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize maintenance needs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Two (2) years or more of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, or military environment
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Experience with precision maintenance and instrumentation
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with fabrication and welding
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience with blueprint reading
- Experience with condition-based monitoring to include vibration analysis, lubrication, ultrasound, thermography, etc.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquà , or tu ).
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Entry Level Millwright Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level millwright job?
Focus on completing or documenting any apprenticeship hours, vocational training, or hands-on mechanical work you have. Employers hiring at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate practical skills with hydraulics, pneumatics, or precision alignment tools, even from a training environment. A completed millwright apprenticeship program or a certificate from a trade school gives you a clear edge over candidates without formal credentials.
Which companies hire entry level millwrights?
Companies hiring entry level millwrights right now include Sundt Construction, Georgia-Pacific, and Cascades, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, industrial contractors, and facilities management firms tend to post the most openings, often as part of structured apprenticeship or training pipelines.
Are there remote entry level millwright jobs?
Yes, though most millwright work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level millwright openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve coordination, documentation, or inspection roles rather than direct equipment installation. The majority of junior openings will still require a physical presence at a plant or facility.
Are these new grad millwright jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and may count apprenticeship hours, vocational coursework, or a strong portfolio of hands-on training in place of a full work history. Look for postings that mention apprenticeship completion or trade school graduation as qualifying criteria.
Which industries hire the most entry level millwrights?
Entry Level millwright roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous equipment maintenance and installation, creating steady demand for junior talent who can grow into full journey-level roles.