Certified Millwright

West Fraser Timber; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in the forest products industry is seeking a Maintenance/Certified Millwright to join their high-performance team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery while ensuring safety and sustainability are prioritized. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of sawmill equipment, applying your mechanical skills to troubleshoot and implement effective solutions. The position is full-time, based in Fox Creek, Alberta, and offers competitive relocation packages. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and where your contributions will make a significant impact in the manufacturing process.

Benefits

Relocation packages

$5,000 government bonus for moving from outside Alberta

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
• Ability to perform preventative and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify sawmill equipment to maximize uptime.
• Perform inspections and troubleshoot machinery to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

You are a Maintenance/Certified Millwright who knows the ins and outs of keeping a mill’s machinery up and running. You have a natural ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues and you’re looking to expand your knowledge with an amazing company where safety and sustainability are the most important priorities. If this speaks to you, this opportunity, at our Fox Creek sawmill in Fox Creek, AB might just be your calling.

This is your opportunity to use your Red Seal technical chops, communication, and troubleshooting skills to keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance. You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with an innovative leader in the forest products industry. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation & modification of all sawmill related equipment to safely maximize uptime, quality, and productivity as well as setting the planer, changing planer knives and saws, grinding flat and side head knives, and other duties as assigned. This role is a full-time schedule with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
This role is based out of our Fox Creek, AB manufacturing facility. We offer competitive relocation packages for successful candidates and their families to relocate to the area.

The life of the Maintenance/Certified Millwright includes:

• You will work with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings and pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• You will keep our systems running smoothly by performing preventative and predictive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• You manage your time effectively by assessing carefully and can distinguish when to assemble, move, replace, or dismantle machinery.
• You will apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability and implement safe, reliable fixes to keep the mill running.
• You have great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• You are accountable for assisting in a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and visitors on site.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Red Seal Certification considered an asset but not required.
• Physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• High degree of urgency.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.
• Knowledge of the lumber or industrial manufacturing process is an asset as well as experience with welding procedures and equipment reliability.

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.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces 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.

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, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

Moving from outside of Alberta? You may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus from the government of Alberta!