Mechanic

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

This position's primary function is to repair and maintain electric, propane, diesel, and gasoline industrial equipment. Work schedule: Monday-Friday (Swing shift) Flexible as needed. 

Wage starts at $38.17 per hour ($79,393 per year before any overtime and production bonuses). Production Bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site's target goals. 

This position is critical to keeping our equipment running safely and efficiently by performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting any issue that may come up that interrupt our operations.  The Truck Shop Department works closely with rolling stock operators to get ahead of any issues before they cause downtime or significant equipment failure.

• 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

• Fabrication, welding, cutting, and air arcing.
• Change tires.
• Diagnose breakdowns, motor, hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Repair diesel, propane, gasoline, and electrical motors.
• Read schematics and parts diagrams.
• Order parts.
• Repair brake systems.
• Keep records on equipment.
• 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 train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

• A Diesel Tech degree or minimum two years practical experience repairing and maintaining electric, propane, diesel, and gasoline industrial equipment.
• Supplying tools will be required.
• Valid Washington driver's license. 
• Hold and maintain current Hampton PIT authorization.
• Understanding of voltage and electrical systems.
• 4 to 5 years experience or equivalent degree. 

The Randle facility has been in operation under Hampton Lumber ownership since 1999. Located in the heart of the Cowlitz Valley, the Randle plant employs over 150 team members, many of which have worked here for decades. We are committed to working together to continuously improve in all areas within the plant-site to ensure a safe and competitive facility. We team up with the community to support local school and sports programs, festivals, food banks, and charities such as our Adopt-A-Family program. The area is home to beautiful national forests with pristine rivers, lakes, and mountains filled with recreation and adventure for all to enjoy! 

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.