Millwright Apprentice

Stimson Lumber - Priest River is looking for a talented Millwright Apprentice.  Take your career to the next level: complete North Idaho College’s Maintenance/Millwright program and train on-site at our Priest River mill with the best Millwrights in the business.

You must have a desire to learn and to become a certified Millwright and demonstrate a commitment to tasks and responsibilities.  You must be detail oriented with a basic mechanical understanding and aptitude in order to plan and perform a wide variety of maintenance, repairs, and installations. 

You must be able to meet the schedule requirements to attend in-person classes and complete coursework, while also completing on the job training at the Priest River mill.  Closely review schedule requirements below before applying.

Wages start at $33.00/hr, with incremental increases as program milestones are achieved. 

 IN THIS JOB YOU WILL… 

• Attend in-person classes at North Idaho College in Rathdrum, Idaho to complete the year-long industrial maintenance curriculum. 
  • Classes run August 2026 – July 2027.
  • Class schedule is typically Monday – Thursday from 8 am – 2:45 pm.
  • Additional English and math courses may be required, based on initial placement testing.
  • Courses require tools to complete hands-on lab work.  Required tools and supplies are below, and cost approximately $2,000 - $3,500.
• Train on the job with our Maintenance team. 
  • Friday and Saturday noon – 10:30 pm.
  • Additional shifts on Sunday and/or throughout the week following the completion of classwork.  These additional shifts are somewhat flexible and will be mutually agreed upon with your supervisor.
• Demonstrate safe work practices in all you do.
• Work hand in hand supporting Millwrights in completing maintenance responsibilities: preventive maintenance, equipment failures and equipment repairs, other duties as assigned.
• Proactively communicate with all departments to ensure proper operation and maintenance of systems and equipment.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL NEED…

• To make safety in the workplace a number one priority.
• An understanding of equipment operation in an industrial plant setting; lumber industry is desired.
• An understanding of maintenance needed for industrial equipment.
• An aptitude for learning mechanical skills (hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand up to 10 hours a day, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, and move equipment as needed.
• Must be comfortable in year around outdoor temperatures, in loud conditions, with airborne particles (sawdust), and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player and highly self-motivated individual.
• Willing and able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as needed, both during and after the apprenticeship.

What Stimson covers:

• Tuition for full 11-month Industrial Mechanic/Millwright courses at NIC.
• Textbooks required for courses at NIC.
• On the job training hours at the Priest River mill.

What Stimson does not cover:

• Classroom time, drive time and time completing homework and other classroom assignments.
• Fuel or mileage.
• Tools and supplies required for the NIC courses.

Who is Stimson Lumber?

Stimson Lumber is a leader in the forest products and natural resources industry, with over 600,000 acres of forest land and six mill locations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We have a progressive, forward thinking culture focusing on the development of our people. Our employees are given the tools and opportunities to maximize their talent to achieve professional and personal goals. We have been a recognized leader in our industry for decades because of our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement mentality.

Why work at Stimson Lumber?

We hire people who are passionate about what they do every day, have a desire to make a difference and thrive in a team environment. We reward our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities while being a great place to work. As an equal opportunity employment company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and those influences upon the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment assessments.

To learn more about Career Development/Paths at our mills, click the link below to find the right mill job for you!

Career Development | myStimson For details about employee benefits and Stimson values: www.mystimson.com

Salary : $33