Certified Millwright or Planerman

Canadian Software Testing Board; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Tolko is seeking a Certified Millwright or Planerman for our Williams Lake mill in British Columbia. You will join a high-performance team responsible for maintaining all mill machinery and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing with apprentices. The ideal candidate has a valid Interprovincial ticket, planer experience or equivalent, and strong skills in blueprint reading, safety, and communication.

Qualifications

• Certified Millwright with planer experience or Planerman with valid Interprovincial ticket
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with CMMS (JD Edwards) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Work with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains
• Keep systems running smoothly by performing preventative and predictive maintenance, inspecting machinery and equipment
• Find safe, creative ways to boost equipment reliability and streamline processes
• Troubleshoot issues and implement safe, reliable fixes to keep the mill running
• Share knowledge with Apprentices to develop maintenance skills

Skills

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety focus

Communication

Independence

Organizational skills

MS Office

CMMS (JD Edwards)

Forest products experience

Education

Interprovincial Millwright ticket

Tools

JD Edwards / CMMS

Job description

Certified Millwright or Planerman

Williams Lake, British Columbia

CertifiedMillwrights and Planermenare rockstars. They don't just do regular PMs, troubleshoot issues and keep machines running - theykeep our business runningand do so in a way thatkeeps our employees and equipment safe. Interested in learning more about us? Read on, you may have found your new home…. We’re looking for aCertified Millwright or Planerman to join our redesigned, modern lumber mill located nearWilliams Lake, British Columbia.Our Lakeview Division safely and sustainably produces over 230 million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities. Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Certified Millwright with planer experience, Certified Planerman with a valid Interprovincial ticket, or Planer Tech I or II/ 3rd or 4th year Millwright Apprentice.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems
• Ability toread blueprints, plans and schematics.
• Strongproblem-solvingskills.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability towork independentlywith little supervision
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient inMicrosoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience withComputerized Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. In this role, you will:

• Work with ahigh-performance teamdedicated tomaintaining all mill machineryincludingpumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings and hydraulic systemsinvolved in the manufacturing process.
• Keep our systems running smoothly byperforming preventative and predictive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipmentto detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Win big by finding safe, creative ways toboost equipment reliability and streamline our processes.
• Apply your knowledge, skills and experience totroubleshoot issuesand come up withsafe, reliable fixesto keep the mill running.
• Share your knowledgewith the next generation of maintenance rockstars – our Apprentices.

So, what's in it for you?

• You'll take on anexciting new challengewithsupportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitivewage of $51.23 per hour.
• You’ll be eligible forexcellentbenefitsand access to ourretirement plans, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible forrelocationsupport including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported incontinued developmentthrough on-the-job and classroom training.
• You’ll be part of apositive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Want to know what it's like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say!

About Williams Lake

Located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Williams Lake has a population of over 11,000 people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore; Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, and boating, just to name a few. Williams Lake also has a local airport that flies to various areas outside the region. The town offers a family friendly aquatic center, 3 ice rinks, recreational programs, multiple fitness centers, yoga studios, golf course, restaurants and many more amenities. Whatever your preference, Williams Lake will have something to keep you and your family entertained all year long. Watch this video to learn about the community and find out why life is better here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter) to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings.