Journeyperson Millwright - 7/7 Schedule

Vanderwell; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing firm in Slave Lake, Alberta, is hiring a Journeyperson Millwright. Responsibilities include maintaining and calibrating mill equipment and performing repairs. The ideal candidate should have a Journeyperson certification and experience in an industrial setting, preferably a sawmill. The role offers competitive hourly rates and various shift options.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Full benefits plan

Optional RSP plans

Camp rooms for non-local candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience, preferably in a sawmill.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Change saws and knives, lubricate mill floor equipment, and replace tool tips.
• Calibrate trim saws and check for lugs out of line and crack saws.
• Identify problems and repairs in equipment status reports.

Skills

Solid work ethic

Eager to learn

Team player

Proficient communication skills

Ability to work at different heights

Education

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 160 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Journeyperson Millwright for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

• Changing saws and knives, lubricating mill floor equipment, and replacing tool tips on debarkers
• Calibrating trim saws and checking for lugs out of line, cracked saws, warped or broken belts
• Receiving equipment status reports from operators, identifying any problems and repairs as required to operate

Working Conditions

• Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
• Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required
• Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must Have

• A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
• Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification
• A minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience, preferably working in a sawmill
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work at different heights

Available Shift Schedules

• 7 days on and 7 days off (mix of days and nights); camp rooms are available for non-local candidates
• Thursday - Sunday, 6am - 6pm
• Monday - Thursday, 6 - 6 (two weeks of days, followed by two weeks of nights)

Pay Rates

• Level 1 Millwright - $48.50/hr
• Level 2 Millwright - $50.50/hr
• Millwrights are scheduled for 44 hours per week, with overtime hours available

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.