Millwright Certified

West Fraser

53d

About The Position

As the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), you will be a key player in our
continuous maintenance improvement program through daily troubleshooting and
preventative maintenance strategies. The position will work up to a shift
millwright, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment and
maintain uptime in the facilities during production shifts.

Requirements

• A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright Certification
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and schematics
• Mechanical aptitude; excellent problem-solving skills
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Organizational and planning skills
• Flexible schedule to workday, evening, weekend and graveyard shifts

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a sawmill or planer mill
• A Red Seal Certificate
• A Welding Certificate
• Knowledge of hydraulics

Responsibilities

• Work safely using established SOPs, using all appropriate PPE, following all lockouts and established policies / procedures, and completing FLHRA’s (Field Level Hazard Risk Assessment).
• Preventative maintenance and repair of conveyors, various belt and chain transfer and drive systems, sawing, debarking, sorting, stacking, and compressors. Maintenance of pumps, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Work in man-lifts with the use of fall protection equipment.
• Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders
• Work positively in a team environment.
• Undertaking preventative maintenance program for equipment
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment.
• Inspect and examine machinery, equipment, and repair as required.
• Verify and document repairs made
• Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees