What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at West Fraser?
What You Will Do
Work involves a complete range and wide variety of duties involving diversified and difficult work using technical electronic diagnostics, computer equipment, and a variety of precision instruments; requiring much care to effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble or otherwise work on general maintenance.
Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of machinery and equipment.
Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.
Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance. Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
Adjust mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output.
Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.
Specific knowledge of pumps, conveyer systems, motors, and drives is required in the performance of regular or assigned duties.
Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes as needed
Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training.
Education And Experience You Will Need
Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics preferred
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW).
Work involves a complete range and wide variety of duties involving diversified and difficult work using technical electronic diagnostics, computer equipment, and a variety of precision instruments; requiring much care to effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble or otherwise work on general maintenance.
Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of machinery and equipment.
Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.
Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance. Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
Adjust mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output.
Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.
Specific knowledge of pumps, conveyer systems, motors, and drives is required in the performance of regular or assigned duties.
Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes as needed
Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training.
Education And Experience You Will Need
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience with the precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, and pumps required
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors required
- Experience reading blueprints required
- Three (3) years or more of experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment required
- Experience with fabrication, cutting with a torch, and welding with an arc welder required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment required
- A combination of higher education and experience will be taken into consideration
- Eligible to legally work in the United States
- Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required
- Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
- Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
- Consistent, predictable attendance
Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics preferred
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferred
- Experience performing lubrication preventative maintenance and troubleshooting lubrication related failures preferred
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW).