Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC is seeking a Millwright  for both Day Shift and Swing Shift to join their maintenance team in Ukiah, CA! This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $28.65-$43.65 depending on your level of experience. We offer full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match and company paid life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here 

Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC (MFP), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally certified redwood decking, fencing, landscaping, and dimensional lumber products throughout California and the Western U.S. Environmental stewardship constitutes the cornerstone of Mendocino Forest Products’ corporate culture. The company is one of the largest suppliers of redwood lumber in the world. Mendocino Forest Products requires each of our supply chain partners to utilize the best possible forest management practices. We grow more redwood than we harvest annually while practicing wildlife habitat conservation that provides clean air, fresh water, and natural habitats for plants and animals.

The responsibilities of a Millwright are to install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment in a safe and productive manner. Operates hand, machine and power tools, forklifts, manlifts, and welding equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

If you have any medical limitations or physical restrictions that preclude from performing one or more of the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources.  The company will work with you to identify if a reasonable accommodation would enable you to perform all of the essential functions of the position. 

Apprentice and Level 2 Millwrights:

Will perform the various duties while continuing to learn and develop skills while working alongside Millrights level 1 or Journeyman.

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic apparatus for appropriate oiling and operation, with a solid understanding of both systems.
• Maintain all material conveying systems according to manufactures specifications and company
• Supports Company preventative maintenance program; works as an integral part of the maintenance
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of
• Effectively communicates with coworkers when notified of
• Follows all lockout / tagout, hot work permit and confined space procedures and testing machines for restart.
• Use of cutting torch or welding equipment to layout, cut or joing metal parts with proficiency.
• Fill line oilers daily
• Report problems to the maintenance staff as appropriate
• Troubleshoots more complicated maintenance problems and provides technical direction to other millwrights as required.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle on occasion for business purposes, including travel between departments and other designated areas on company property

Level 1 and Journeyman Millwrights:

The Millwright 1 and Journeyman are able to perform Millwright work with no supervision or direction

• Demonstrates competency in trouble shooting and repairing of pneumatic and hydraulic apparatuses, with a solid understanding of both systems
• Maintain all material conveying systems according to manufacture’s specifications and company
• Supports Company preventative maintenance program; works as an integral part of the maintenance
• Advanced skill level in layout and cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts

• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Or minimum two years related Sawmill experience.
• Or two years’ technical craft training.
• Or equivalent combination equaling 1,500 hours on the job training and 50 hours of classroom time.
• Basic Algebra and Geometry
• Licensed Forklift Operator/ Certified Man-Lift Operator desired
• Meets the minimum tool requirements – list will be provided
• Demonstrates safe work practices including LOTO, Hot work permits & Equipment Operation
• Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and schematics
• Demonstrates Ability in the following:
  • Understanding of lubrication systems and proper lubrication application
  • Welding skills
  • Basic oxy-acetylene torch skills
  • Properly install and adjust drive and transfer chains
  • Properly change, adjust, and track transfer and drive belts
  • Understanding and proper use of tools and equipment
  • Remove, rebuild, and reinstall cylinders and valves including electrical connections
  • Knowledge of power transmission systems including ability to properly align components
  • Knowledge of proper rigging and lifting
  • Set-up and check bearings for proper operation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate tools, equipment, and controls, and perform repetitive motions such as gripping and turning wrenches or other tools.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when performing maintenance on equipment located in tight or low-clearance spaces.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and maintain balance, particularly when working on elevated platforms or accessing machinery at height.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, either independently or with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision (e.g., inspecting machine components); Distance vision (e.g., monitoring operations); Color vision (e.g., identifying wire colors and indicator lights); Peripheral vision; Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
• The employee is occasionally required to detect odors, such as smoke, gas, or burning materials, that may indicate safety hazards.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and welding smoke.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated b company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glassess or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats and respiratory protection if necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.