The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital.

We’re hiring an experienced Millwright to keep the equipment at our New Albany mill running safely and reliably. You’ll install, maintain, modify and repair industrial machinery, working closely with the Mill Manager, Maintenance Lead, and our engineering and production teams to keep downtime to a minimum.

What you’ll do

Install, remove, modify and maintain mill equipment

Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, compressors, rollers and chains, bearings, and drives

Rebuild and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components

Run the preventive maintenance program for mill equipment

Read blueprints and schematics to install, align, and set up machinery

Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding and cutting equipment

Rig and position equipment using hoists and lifting devices

Document every repair

What we’re looking for

5+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience, ideally in heavy industry such as sawmills, steel or paper mills, or foundries

Able to weld and cut in all positions and pass a welding test (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead)

Skilled with bearing installation, shaft alignment using precision tools, power transmission, and drive ratios

Basic electrical skills: wiring motors and taking multimeter readings

Able to identify and specify parts using the supply room

Dependable and on time. Our maintenance team works a set schedule, and the mill counts on you being there.

Available for nights, weekends, and holidays when equipment needs it

Schedule and pay: Full-time. Multiple shifts available, including days. We’ll talk through what works for you during your interview. Starting pay $25+/hr, based on experience.

Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi. Work is indoors and outdoors in all weather.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including

100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)

100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry

Join our team as we modernize timber from forest to finished product.

The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.