Millwright

Job Highlights

Company Profile

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, engineered wood, pulp, and renewable energy. Its products support construction, remodeling, industrial uses, and paper-based materials like tissue and packaging.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Millwright who will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 3 years of Millwright work experience in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment
• Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Adjust the tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb tools
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
• Attach moving parts and subassemblies to the basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools
• Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
• Layout mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with a power drill
• Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
• Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Must be able to move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Possess a basic understanding in line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, machine centers
• Repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveying systems, major machine centers such as debarkers, canters, gang saws, and edgers
• Replace defective parts of a machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.
• Machinery installation and alignment skills.
• Must be safety-oriented and comply with ZES
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Proficient in reading technical blueprints and manuals.
• Skilled in welding, cutting, and metal fabrication.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair abilities.

Work Environment

• Follows strict safety procedures and wears protective gear
• May work in hot, cold, or dusty conditions
• Often stands, climbs, or works in tight spaces
• Uses heavy tools and machinery regularly
• Works in noisy, industrial environments like mills or factories

Benefits/Perks

• 401k with company match and retirement contribution
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Dental
• Disability Insurance
• Employee stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Medical
• On-the-job training
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Vision
• Wellness Pay Program

Employer’s Statement

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer.