What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at Dixfield Sawmill?
The Dixfield Sawmill is a word-class facility and is the largest Eastern White Pine sawmill in North America. In addition to tremendous support from our owner, our employees are afforded a wide variety of opportunities to grow and develop.
Resume with relevant work experience requires; applications without a resume will not be considered
What We Offer:
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 401k with 5% Company Match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Reimbursement Accounts
- Annual Tool Allowance
- Annual Uniform Credit
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent Scholarship Programs
- In-house professional certifications and training courses
- Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment
- Machine troubleshooting, repair, assembly, preventative maintenance
- Reading blueprints, sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications
- Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting and using power tools
- Years of Experience Required:
- 2-5 years of experience in maintenance in an industrial environment
- The successful applicants will have experience working with stationary equipment used in some type of production process
- Have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safe, while focusing on improving production and maintaining quality
- Previous sawmill experience and welding certification is an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills are required
- Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting is not required, but considered an asset
- Ability to work a rotating shift
Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.
Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 11 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.