Job Title: Millwright
Branch: Plywood and Veneer Manufacturing
Report To: Maintenance Supervisor
Schedule: Eight to Nine-hour shifts
Status: Full-time
Wage Range
$22.53 - $31.68
How to Apply:
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- Install, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems or other production machines and equipment.
- Examine machines for defects in operation.
- Dismantle devices and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, and tools as needed. Install special attachments or parts and adjust equipment to insure efficient operation.
- May manufacture replacement parts in an emergency or dismantle and move machinery and heavy equipment as requested. Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment: including motors, pneumatic s, hydraulics, conveyors, and other mill equipment.
- Troubleshoot the cause of downtime events, determine course of action, and carry out repair to return equipment to effective and safe operating condition.
- Lubricate and clean parts, perform maintenance planning, layout work, and weld as required.
Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.
This position may be based in either the Lyons or Mill City location
Physical Demands- Lifting and moving heavy objects is routine.
- Work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, work from heights, and in confined/restricted areas.
- Work eight to nine-hour shifts, five days per week, weekends, holidays and maintenance “downtime” periods.
- High school diploma or GED: Five years in a similar industrial environment.
- Experienced in job planning, machine center alignment, cutting/welding, bearings pneumatic/lubrication analysis and vibration analysis.
- Ability to install machinery according to layout plans, blue prints, and other drawings, and whistle chasing; able to perform labor-intensive work.
- Be proficient in the use of hand and power tools as well as precision measuring and testing equipment: experienced with hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
In addition to competitive pay for our jobs, we provide our full-time employees many other forms of compensation and benefits of employment such as: medical, dental, life and disability insurances, a Section 125 (flexible spending account) plan, periodic bonuses based on profits, vacations, holidays, profit sharing and 401(k) benefits
Our Company
Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in the Santiam Canyon of Oregon. We are a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business headquartered in Lyons, Oregon. Now in its third generation, family management continues to build on the success of past generations.
We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, mass ply plant and stud mill in addition to having our own fleet of trucks and a cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, MPP and even electricity.
Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to develop and become the sole producer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Ply Panel. If you have a growth mindset and a continuous-improvement attitude, you’re probably a great fit for our team!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED and five years in a similar industrial environment
- Experience in job planning, machine center alignment, cutting/welding, bearings, lubrication analysis and vibration analysis
- Ability to install machinery according to layout plans and blueprints, perform whistle chasing, and labor-intensive tasks
- Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring/testing equipment; experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems
- Ability to dismantle, move, and reassemble heavy machinery using hoists/cranes and to fabricate replacement parts in emergencies
- Ability to lift/move heavy objects and work eight to nine-hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and maintenance downtime periods
What We Do
Freres Engineered Wood is an Oregon-based, family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-quality, sustainable, veneer-based engineered wood products. Founded in 1922 and located in Lyons, Oregon, the company produces a variety of products, including plywood, structural composite lumber, and their patented Mass Ply Panels, serving developers, architects, and engineers who seek durable, eco-friendly building materials.









