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Join Our Legacy: Become a Journey-Level Millwright at Weyerhaeuser Longview Lumber Mill

Are you a skilled millwright with a passion for precision and problem-solving? Ready to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and long-term career growth?

Weyerhaeuser’s Longview Lumber Mill in Longview, Washington is hiring a Journey-Level Millwright to help us continue our tradition of excellence in the timber industry.

This is a union-represented role with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Woodworkers Lodge W536, offering competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career—not just a job.

Why Weyerhaeuser?

• Stability You Can Count On: With limited downtime and consistent work availability, Longview Lumber is a place where you can grow and thrive.
• Career Longevity: Many of our team members have spent their entire careers here—and retired with pride.
• Legacy of Excellence: Be part of a company that’s been a cornerstone of the Longview community for generations.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine centers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to fabricate and modify equipment.
• Repair or replace chains, belt conveyors, gearboxes, drive chains, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Perform welding and cutting tasks with precision and safety.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in welding, fabrication, machine assembly, and alignment.
• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work across job boundaries and learn new skills.
• Previous Millwright experience.
• Commitment to safety and respect for others.
• Ability to work at heights, use stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in environments with wood dust and varying temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Work Schedule:

• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends.

Already Applied Before?
We encourage previous applicants to reapply—your skills and experience are valued, and we’d love to hear from you again.

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. We are targeting a pay range of $38.57 – $45.67 per hour based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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