What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright Level 2 position at West Fraser?
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. 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).
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
The Millwright Level 2 requires an individual who will perform various tasks related to the safe and efficient application of technical skills and knowledge to maintain industrial machinery, conveyors, and mechanical systems associated with the manufacturing of forestry products. Preventative and predictive maintenance practices and zone-based maintenance are integral to our Maintenance program. This position requires a seasoned, experienced candidate. This is not entry level. You will need a minimum of five years experience working on industrial equipment in a production setting.
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. This role offers a challenging, diverse, and exciting opportunity to become part of our Maintenance team.
Responsibilities include by not limited to :
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
Lay out 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 bed-plate and establish a center line, 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 include :
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 overtime and to be on-call to support operations
Must possess 5 years of Millwright experience in Industrial / Manufacturing environment or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
Maintenance Assessment will be given to all candidates to determine level of pay with a minimum score of 80 needed to be considered
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
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a 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 and be sure to attach a resume as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D & Drug-Free Workplace
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Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
