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Alta Forest Products

Millwright

Shelton, WA · On-site

$30.20 - $35.01/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Company Background Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu ... In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders ...

Alta Forest Products

Millwright

Shelton, WA

$30.20 - $35.01/hr

Description Company Background Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is ... In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders ...

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

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sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

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sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

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Roseburg

Journey Millwright - Dillard Lumber

Dillard, OR · On-site

$24.50 - $32.25/hr

About Roseburg Forest Products Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held ... Journeyman Millwrights will safely and effectively perform general maintenance and repairs for ...

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Millwright Journey

Lakeview, OR · On-site

$24 - $31.25/hr

... FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we ... Position Summary: The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright ...

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

New

Collins

Millwright Journey

Lakeview, OR · On-site

$24 - $31.25/hr

... FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we ... Position Summary: The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright ...

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

New

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

New

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

New

sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY

$35.76/hr

Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ... forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and ...

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Alta Forest Products LLC

Millwright

Shelton, WA · On-site

$30.20 - $35.01/hr

Company Background Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world ... In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders ...

Sylvamo

MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT J1

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$35.76/hr

Joining us, you'll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the ... Maintenance Millwright Journeyman 1 Sylvamo's Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake ...

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Collins co

Millwright Journey

Oregon, WI · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

... FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we ... Position Summary: The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright ...

Collins co

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

... FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we ... Position Summary: The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright ...

Neiman Enterprises, Inc.

Millwright

Gilchrist, OR · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

Overview We are seeking a skilled Millwright to join our team at Gilchrist Forest Products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment ...

Alta Forest Products

Weekend Millwright

Naples, ID · On-site

$32.02 - $39.25/hr

Company Background Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world ... In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for forest millwright in the United States is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Forest Millwright vs Equipment Operator?

AspectForest MillwrightEquipment Operator
CredentialsTrade certifications, safety trainingDriver's license, safety training
Work EnvironmentForestry sites, mills, outdoorConstruction sites, outdoor, industrial
Industry UsageForestry, logging, wood processingConstruction, mining, agriculture

Forest Millwrights focus on installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery in forestry environments, often requiring specialized certifications. Equipment Operators primarily operate heavy machinery across various industries, including forestry, but their role centers on machine operation rather than maintenance. While both roles work outdoors and require safety training, Forest Millwrights have more technical skills related to machinery repair, whereas Equipment Operators focus on operating equipment efficiently.

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Becoming a forest millwright can be competitive due to specialized skills required, such as knowledge of machinery, safety protocols, and sometimes certifications. Experience with heavy equipment and a strong safety record can improve job prospects, but entry may require apprenticeships or technical training.

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Infographic showing various Forest Millwright job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,821 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Millwright

Shelton, WA • On-site

Alta Forest Products
Paper Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Alta Forest Productsexternal

$30.20 - $35.01/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Alta Forest Products rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Background
Alta Forest Products in partnership with Itochu Building Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards, pallet stock lumber, and dimensional lumber, Alta's zero-wood-waste sawmills produce by-products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and biofuel.
Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities in the Northwest
The Role
The main responsibilities of a millwright are to keep the mill running, fix any breakdowns, and maintain machinery to prevent breakdowns. In addition, millwrights may work on larger projects such as repairing and maintaining cylinders, belts, conveyors, chains, motors, and valves and fabricating new equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Practices safe behavior at all times
  • Fixes and maintains machinery
  • Completes welding where necessary
  • Provides carpentry work where needed
  • Performs preventative maintenance on machines
  • Maintains good housekeeping
  • Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
  • Dismantles machines
  • Moves machinery and equipment
  • Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting and conveyors
  • Constructs foundation for machines
  • Aligns machines and equipment
  • Assembles machines, bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to the foundation or other structures.
  • Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a related position in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
  • Able to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues through data analytics, intuition, and experience.
  • Effectively communicate in English, through written and verbal forms of communication
  • Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, manuals and blueprints

Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
This role may operate in a professional office, log yards, sawmill, warehouse or shipping and railyard. While performing the duties of this job, employees will be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts. This position will often be exposed to noise, hazards, airborne particulates, and temperature changes.
Physical Demands
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
  • This position requires the frequent use of basic hand tools
  • This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended lengths of time
  • The employee will be required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach for tools or materials
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus used for depth perception

Position Type/Travel/Schedule
This is a full-time swing shift position (40+ Hours), and overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand.
Benefits & Pay
  • Pay: $30.20 - $35.01 per hour
  • Pay Differential $1.50 per hour for Swing, Graveyard and Weekend Shifts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
  • Employer paid Employee and Family Life Insurance
  • Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 401k Retirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Training Opportunities
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance

**This position is classified as "safety-sensitive," meaning that an accident in this role could result in loss of life, serious bodily injury, or significant damage to property or the environment, as such candidates will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment drug screening, inclusive of marijuana (THC) and pre-employment background check.**
Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.

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