Millwright- Journey Level- Morton

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division, numerous reload locations, and several remanufacturing and advanced wood manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.

This position's primary function is to repair and maintain the equipment within the mill. Must maintain a working relationship with maintenance, production, and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization. Schedule: Friday-Monday 5:00am-3:00pm, Flexible as needed. Wage starts at $31.96-$37.06 per hour ($66,476 - $77,084 per year before any shift differentials, overtime and production bonuses). Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site's target goals. 

Generous company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; cost-effective co-pays & deductibles. Vision, Short Term Disability, Roth and pre-tax 401k, with a 2% company match and an additional 5% annual employer contribution, fully vested after three years. 

PTO is available for all eligible employees.

• Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot all systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance fields.
• Operate all facility equipment to the degree needed for troubleshooting and testing.
• Assist production personnel to maintain the flow of product.
• Follow Company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• Must be willing to attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• Operate machinery in a safe manner so injury does not occur to operator or any employee in the area.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

A minimum of 3-years in a Journey Level Industrial Millwright position. State classification as a Journeyman Millwright is preferred but not required or currently be enrolled in the Apprentice Program. Must hold and maintain current Hampton PIT authorization. High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Proficient in ability to weld, cut, troubleshoot equipment and systems, maintain all working components, operate machinery, understand pneumatic and hydraulic systems, proficient use of all tools related to the trade and good communication skills.

Hampton Lumber has operated the Morton plant since 1999. We currently employ 140 people in good, family-wage jobs. Some members of our team have worked here for over 30 years while others have just started their careers. This creates a diverse team of skilled problem-solvers who work together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site.  The Morton employees live out the company’s deep commitment to people, community, and sustainability – the heart of Hampton’s company culture – by supporting child and family assistance programs, the local food bank, the adopt-a-highway program, and various teams and activities at our local schools.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.