Daaquam Lumber Maine, Inc, is located in Masardis, Maine and employs about 145 people making dimensional lumber.
Remembering the life of Robert McCausland 1960 - 2019
Robert McCausland passed away 2019-04-04 in Masardis, Maine. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by no.
Due to deteriorating road conditions today, February 26, 2019, caused by high winds, the day shift will end at 3:30 p.m. to allow employees ample time to get home safely before dark. Night shift is CANCELLED for both mills tonight. The night shift will work Friday night to make-up production in both the sawmill and planer mill. Stay home and be safe!!!!!!!!!!!
Due to mechanical issues, the sawmill day shift is cancelled on Thursday, February 14. Both sawmill day and night shifts will run Friday this week.
Due to electrical issues, the planer mill will not run tonight, Thursday, Feb. 7. Cole will contact employees about Friday.
Accident along Route 11 causes power disruption
An accident along Route 11 in Masardis this morning resulted in a broken utility pole, with a power outage expected as Emera Maine replaces it.
Due to a planned power outage by Emera Maine, the mill will be shutting down at 11:45 a.m. today, January 8, 2019. Day shift will be sent home. Night shift will run as normal, as the repairs should be complete by then.
Merry Christmas to everyone from the staff at Daaquam Lumber Maine!
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High Five Turkey Drive: Last year, neighbors, family & friends, community members and local businesses came out came out to donate a lot of turkeys - and we want to see you again this year.
We are pleased to announce that Amos Dean will be taking over as Log Procurement Manager at Daaquam Lumber Maine, replacing Bill Raymond, who has announced his retirement after 10 years in Masardis. Bill will be retiring after a 40-year career as a scaler and wood buyer for various companies in the area. He will stay on here at Daaquam, on a part-time basis, into 2019.
Amos has been our Planer Mill Night Shift Supervisor since January of this year. He has a degree in Forest Operations Science and has worked for Soderberg Construction, Irving Woodlands, and Prentiss and Carlisle. He lives in Mapleton with his wife, Whitney (Flint) Dean.
Amos will begin his duties and training for this new position on November 12. The search for a new night shift planer supervisor will begin immediately.
Our mill family grew a bit in the past week. Congratulations to Chad and Jessica Carpenter on the birth of their daughter, Olivia Rae, born this afternoon. And, on September 12, John Casey Jr and Erica Cyr became parents to a daughter as well, Eliza Anne!!! Of course we all know Eliza’s grandfather, John R Casey Sr.!!!!!!! We’re happy for all of you!
Daaquam Lumber Big Buck Contest 2018
This year’s contest is open to any Daaquam Lumber Maine employee with a State of Maine Big Game hunting license. Winners will be based on antlered deer by weight and certified by a professional scale. Deer must be legally taken by a rifle, shotgun, bow, crossbow or muzzleloader in the state of Maine. Any deer registered in any of the 2018 deer hunting seasons will be eligible, ending with the muzzleloader season on December 8, 2018.
Entry fee is $10 per hunter; please get entry fee to Ben Lothrop. Entry fee must be paid BEFORE hunting, regardless of season. No more entries after October 26, 2018.
Prizes are as follows:
Biggest Buck, based on weight – ½ of the total pot collected, and a plaque
Second Biggest Buck, based on weight – ¼ of the total pot collected
Third Biggest Buck, based on weight – ¼ of the total pot collected
Fourth Biggest Buck, based on weight – Door Prize
Door Prizes – For the smallest antlered buck registered, based on weight.
For anyone tagging a buck 10 or more points, regardless of weight or placement in above weight standings.
Please provide a picture for the “Bragging Board” as the deer are registered!
Good Luck and safe hunting!
Maibec Lumber in is currently seeking a millwright in the maintenance department for its Masardis facility. The mill has recently increased pay rates for the department due to a new rotating shift and will include a signing bonus for any individual that is hired for this current opening. Experience as a welder or machinist is a plus! Employment package also includes benefits, a retirement plan, and paid vacations.
For more information, please contact Ben Lothrop at (207) 435-6401, extension 130; stop into the office during normal business hours; or contact us through Facebook or e-mail at [email protected].
This position is open immediately. Please feel free to share!!!
Daaquam Lumber Maine's annual wellness checks for those with company health insurance will be held Wednesday, September 19 from 8 a.m. to noon and on Thursday, September 20 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. By passing certain health metrics, employees can save up to $500 ($1,000 with dependents) in deductibles on their 2019 claims!!!!!
At the same time, employees will be offered the opportunity for free flu shots!!!
Both clinics will be held in the main office!
As of Monday, August 13, 2018, Maibec Lumber, Inc. becomes Daaquam Lumber Maine, Inc. Office phone numbers remain the same, but all office e-mail addresses will change to [email protected] (example).
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Maibec Lumber in is currently seeking a certified boiler operator for its Masardis facility. The mill has recently increased pay rates significantly for boiler operators and will include a signing bonus for any certified individual that is hired for this current opening. Employment package also includes benefits, a retirement plan, and paid vacations.
For more information, please contact Ben Lothrop at (207) 435-6401, extension 130; stop into the office during normal business hours; or contact us through Facebook or e-mail at [email protected].
This position is open immediately. Please feel free to share!!!
Just a reminder that the scale house will be closed on Wednesday, July 4!
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Maibec Lumber in Masardis is currently accepting applications for a certified boiler operator. For more information or to apply, contact Ben Lothrop via Facebook or call at (207) 435-6401. The position is open immediately. Please feel free to share.
1200 Masardis Road
Masardis, ME
04732
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