Millwright

Millwright Job Highlights

Company Profile

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company. The company produces lumber, engineered wood (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), and other products including pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Millwright to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Must have High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable work experience as a Millwright (preferred)
• Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene) preferred
• Must have welding experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of rigging and material handling
• Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Operation of the shop and maintenance-related equipment
• Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems, and major machine centers
• Safe work habits
• Understanding of preventive maintenance
• Understanding proper alignments of process equipment
• Use of hand and power tools

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check, and background check.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k with company match and fixed retirement contribution
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Dental
• Disability Insurance
• EAP Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Medical
• On-the-job training and a
• Paid vacation after six months and paid holidays
• Vision
• Wellness Pay Program

Employer’s Statement

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company strives to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of diverse communities. It will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.