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Millwright Lead

Canfor
El Dorado, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Posting ID : 27778

Position Type : Regular

City :

El Dorado, AR, United States

Location :

Iron Mountain Sawmill

The minimum starting pay is $25 / hour bonus opportunities; however, pay is negotiable based on experience.

As a  Millwright Lead , you will leverage your extensive experience in maintaining industrial production machinery to lead a high-performance team. Your natural ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical issues will be crucial in ensuring our operations run smoothly. If you are looking to expand your skills with a fantastic company where safety and sustainability are top priorities, this opportunity at our Iron Mountain Sawmill in  El Dorado, AR , might be what you’re looking for. Join us and put your skills to use to keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a schedule of 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.

What you will do as a Millwright Lead :

  • Work with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic / pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
  • Ensure our systems run smoothly by overseeing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
  • Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to maximize production uptime.
  • Demonstrate great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accountability for fostering a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out :

  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Superior troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing and / or industrial environment is a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process is an asset.
  • Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
  • Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
  • Proficiency in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule and document maintenance activities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
  • High degree of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.

    At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge . Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

    Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

    Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety , well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

    Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

    We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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    Salary : $25

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