What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at West Fraser?
West Frasers Angelina TX sawmill is looking for an industrial millwright!
Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high-performing team, you will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.
What you will do :
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 the 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 tools
Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
Layout mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with a power drill
Replace defective parts of a 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
Required skills and experience you will need :
Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen / Acetylene)
Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24 / 7 operations
Must have 3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial / Manufacturing environment
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include :
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company match & retirement contribution
Employee stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Wellness Pay Program
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
Apply with us :
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser :
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
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.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D & Drug-Free Workplace
