Millwright

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities, including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product and to fulfill our mission of feeding the world.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and production equipment

• Align motors, pumps, and gearboxes using precision measurement tools

• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and equipment issues to minimize downtime

• Replace bearings, belts, shafts, and other mechanical components

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

• Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment

• Assist with installation, alignment, and startup of new machinery

• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to ensure proper operation

• Work collaboratively with electricians and maintenance teams on equipment repairs

• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures and OSHA safety standards

Required Skills

• Industrial machinery installation and alignment

• Preventative and predictive maintenance techniques

• Blueprint and schematic reading

• Welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding preferred)

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting

• Conveyor systems, gearboxes, and rotating equipment maintenance

• Bearing replacement and shaft alignment

• Rigging and equipment moving

• Use of precision measurement tools (dial indicators, micrometers, calipers)

• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and OSHA safety practices

Experience

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance, millwright, or mechanical technician experience preferred