Sawmill Maintenance Manager POV

About the role

The Sawmill Maintenance Manager will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a pine sawmill. This is a hands-on role where you'll troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventative maintenance and improvement projects, especially during non-production time (Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments for sawmill equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and production equipment issues
• Safeguard and maintain the operation of saws, conveyors, log handling equipment, edgers, trimmers, stackers, hydraulic systems, motors, bearings, chains, belts, sensors, and controls
• Plan and complete preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance reliability
• Respond to production downtime issues and work efficiently to restore equipment to safe operating condition
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, alignment issues, loose components, hydraulic leaks, electrical concerns, and guarding issues
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, downtime causes, and project priorities to management
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation as required
• Aid with installations, upgrades, fabrication, welding, modifications, and continuous improvement projects
• Support lockout/tagout, guarding, housekeeping, and safe work practices
• Identify and help correct unsafe conditions and communicate safety concerns promptly
• Ensure equipment is returned to service only when it is safe to operate

Requirements

• Strong mechanical maintenance skills in an industrial, sawmill, lumber, manufacturing, or similar environment
• Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems (leaks, pressure issues, cylinders, hoses, pumps, valves)
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on maintenance work
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and determine practical repair solutions
• Ability to work safely around saws, conveyors, moving equipment, forklifts, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems
• Clear communication with management, production employees, and outside vendors/support personnel
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

• Prior sawmill, pallet, lumber, wood products, or heavy industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Experience with welding/fabrication and common mechanical components (bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, motors, sensors, controls)
• PLC, motor control, VFD, or industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience supporting safety programs and equipment guarding/lockout-tagout improvements
• Forklift, loader, manlift, or mobile equipment experience

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Full-time position with production schedules typically excluding Friday production
• Overtime, weekends, call-ins, or schedule flexibility may be required based on equipment needs and project work
• Monday to Thursday 7 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 7 AM to noon

Pay

$30.00–$35.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Production schedules typically do not include Friday production, creating an important opportunity for planned repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and downtime projects.