Millwright

West Fraser•Maplesville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Millwrights in the Maintenance Department require a high level of technical knowledge and a basic understanding of the Sawmill processes and operate in a team environment. 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.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES
Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
Must be able to work rotating shifts
Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Nice To Haves

basic understanding of the Sawmill processes

Responsibilities

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