What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright position at Saratoga Forest Management?
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / MillwrightRelocation Required – Saratoga, Wyoming
Starting Pay: $22.00 /hour (Higher wages based on experience)
Performance Bonus: Earn an additional weekly production bonus equal to 25% of your base hourly wage.
Full-Time | Overtime Available | Excellent Benefits
Join One of Wyoming's Leading Sawmills
Saratoga Forest Management is an independent, high-production sawmill located in beautiful Saratoga, Wyoming. We manufacture premium stud lumber and have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.
We're looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright who enjoys solving mechanical problems, keeping equipment running, and working with a skilled maintenance team in a modern manufacturing environment.
If you take pride in repairing heavy industrial equipment and want to build a long-term career with a stable company that values skilled tradespeople, we'd like to hear from you.
Relocation to Saratoga, Wyoming is required.
What You'll Do
As a member of our maintenance team, you'll help maximize uptime by maintaining and repairing the equipment that keeps our sawmill operating safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot mechanical failures and production equipment issues
- Repair and replace bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, conveyors, gearboxes and drive systems
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Install, align and service electric motors and mechanical power transmission equipment
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
- Weld, fabricate and modify equipment as needed
- Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime
- Perform equipment inspections and recommend improvements
- Maintain a safe work environment while following all company safety procedures
Equipment You'll Work On
This is not a repetitive maintenance position. You'll work on a wide variety of industrial equipment including:
- Conveyors
- Sawmill machinery
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Gearboxes
- Chain drives
- Belt conveyors
- Electric motors
- Material handling equipment
- Heavy industrial production machinery
What We're Looking For
We're seeking individuals who enjoy diagnosing problems, making repairs, and keeping equipment operating at peak performance.
Qualified candidates should have experience with:
- Industrial mechanical maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Welding and cutting
- Bearings and shaft alignment
- Power transmission systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Preventive maintenance
- Safe operation of maintenance tools and equipment
Experience in a sawmill is a plus—but candidates from manufacturing plants, mining, aggregate, food processing, grain facilities, oil & gas, paper mills, power generation, or other industrial environments are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- 3 years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read and use technical manuals and schematics
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Lift 50 pounds or more as needed
- Climb ladders and stairs
- Bend, kneel and work in confined spaces
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Why Join Saratoga Forest Management?
We believe skilled maintenance professionals deserve opportunities to grow.
We offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Weekly production bonus
- Overtime opportunities
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Company 401(k) Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Job-specific training
- Advancement opportunities
- Stable year-round employment
Wyoming has no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of what you earn.
Location
Saratoga, Wyoming
Relocation is required.
If you're looking for a place where your mechanical skills make a real impact every day, we'd like to talk with you.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Saratoga Forest Management is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Saratoga Forest Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22