At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Millwright Apprentice learns to provide maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems with the goal of developing the skills to become a carded Journey Millwright.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Write, update, and complete work orders and quick reports as needed and communicate daily to supervisor.
• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Strive for continuous quality and production improvement with a positive attitude and innovative thinking while working independently with little supervision.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
• Attend necessary trainings.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• Clean the shop and maintain proper housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
• Learn to fabricate parts and assemble machinery as needed.
• Learn to troubleshoot, install, lubricate, replace, and repair machines and equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Learn to safely use hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.

Position Requirements:

Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Ability to work variable hours depending on the needs of the business unit.
• Ability to meet the entrance requirements of the Klamath Community College apprenticeship program and attend/complete the four-year program.
• Possess a basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.
• Ability to provide own basic tools to perform routine millwright activities.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be over the age of eighteen (18).
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Possess a basic understanding of welding, cutting, fitting, troubleshooting equipment and systems, maintaining components, operating machinery, and the use of tools related to the trade preferred.
• Must have a good work record regarding safety, attendance, interpersonal relations, cooperativeness, and job performance.

Physical Requirements:

0% N = Never 1-10% R = Rare 11-33% O = Occasional 34-66% F = Frequent 67-100% C = Constant

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all required times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include, but are not limited to hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield and/or a respirator.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)