Millwright/Machinist

Canfor • Camden, SC

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Canfor is hiring a permanent, full-time Millwright/Machinist for its Camden, South Carolina sawmill. This is a first-shift position with a rotational schedule that may include weekend work. The role helps keep the modern sawmill operating at peak performance by maintaining production machinery and supporting a safe work environment.

The Millwright works with a high-performance team to maintain mill machinery, perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, inspect equipment for irregularities and malfunctions, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and implement safe, reliable repairs that maximize production uptime. The role also involves identifying and requesting parts and coordinating maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Canfor describes itself as a global manufacturer of forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. The company emphasizes employee safety, well-being, growth, learning opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and environmental practices. It offers competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A high degree of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement safe, reliable repairs to improve reliability and maximize production uptime.
• Identify and request parts needed to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Schedule and document maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits to support employees and their families.
• Learning opportunities to develop skills and competencies throughout a career at Canfor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed