Millwright
The Lumber Manufactory
Millwright
The Lumber Manufactory
Timberland marketplace and modular sawmill technology
We’re hiring an experienced Millwright to keep the equipment at our New Albany mill running safely and reliably. You’ll install, maintain, modify and repair industrial machinery, working closely with the Mill Manager, Maintenance Lead, and our engineering and production teams to keep downtime to a minimum.
What you’ll do
Install, remove, modify and maintain mill equipment
Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, compressors, rollers and chains, bearings, and drives
Rebuild and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
Run the preventive maintenance program for mill equipment
Read blueprints and schematics to install, align, and set up machinery
Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding and cutting equipment
Rig and position equipment using hoists and lifting devices
Document every repair
What we’re looking for
5+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience, ideally in heavy industry such as sawmills, steel or paper mills, or foundries
Able to weld and cut in all positions and pass a welding test (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead)
Skilled with bearing installation, shaft alignment using precision tools, power transmission, and drive ratios
Basic electrical skills: wiring motors and taking multimeter readings
Able to identify and specify parts using the supply room
Dependable and on time. Our maintenance team works a set schedule, and the mill counts on you being there.
Available for nights, weekends, and holidays when equipment needs it
Schedule and pay: Full-time. Multiple shifts available, including days. We’ll talk through what works for you during your interview. Starting pay $25+/hr, based on experience.
Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi. Work is indoors and outdoors in all weather.
100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Paid time off and company holidays
The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry
The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Timberland marketplace and modular sawmill technology
The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) builds and operates a platform that connects timberland owners with opportunities to sell or harvest timber while developing modular, flexible sawmilling technology to enable sustainable, faster production of dimensional wood. Its core product is a modular sawmill system designed to reduce waste and shorten manufacturing time, paired with a nationwide network that links landowners to industry professionals to facilitate timber transactions and obtain favorable pricing for timber rights. The company differentiates itself by combining processing technology with a marketplace-like platform that empowers private landowners and democratizes access to wood processing across the United States, rather than relying on traditional, localized sawmills. The goal is to increase forest productivity, promote sustainable forestry, and expand economic opportunities for landowners by making timber harvesting and processing more efficient and accessible.
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