Maintenance Relief Shift Lead

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 and numerous reload, remanufacturing, and engineered wood manufacturing and sales operations throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. 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. 

The person in this position will take on the maintenance training, repairs, and communication with the maintenance and electrical supervisors. They will lead electrical and mechanical teams on swing shift to meet expectations in safety, quality and production.  They will cover absentees, breaks, and vacations.

The Schedule is Half a day Thursday, Full days Friday-Monday. 5am-3:30pm.

Wage is $43.06 an hour ($89,564 annually) 

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Follow Company lockout, safety, and work standards
• Must be willing to train any employees as assigned by supervisor
• Keep up on new technical data pertaining to maintenance and safety
• Must be willing to work weekends or overtime, as needed
• Have mechanical/electrical knowledge and experience.
• Be a team player
• Notify supervisor of any problem that arise during the shift
• Practice good housekeeping
• Communicate pay, time, or attendance issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicate mechanical and electrical downtime to supervisors daily.
• Must be willing to work with apprentices to advance them in the P4P program.
• Assist with managing runtime PM’s/work orders.
• Must be willing to perform/assist with repairs on machinery as needed.
• Provide feedback on apprentice’s progress and make recommendations for progression.

• Must be a journey level millwright or journey level electrician
• Some experience in leadership is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated
• Must hold and/or obtain First Aid/CPR, PIT Certification, & Overhead Crane Certification
• Valid Washington driver's license is required
• Good communication skills through writing, speech and hearing

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.

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.

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