Journeyperson Millwright - 7/7 Schedule

Vanderwell; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp lodging available

Full benefits plan

RSP plan (optional)

Job summary

Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. seeks a Journeyperson Millwright for our Mitsue Industrial Park facilities in Alberta.

The role involves maintaining and repairing milling equipment to keep production running, including changing saws and knives and performing preventative maintenance. The position offers a rotating 7 days on/7 days off schedule with both day and night shifts, camp rooms for non-local candidates, and strong wages with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Team oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to work at different heights and in a mill environment.
• Experience in industrial settings, preferably in a sawmill.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Change saws and knives, lubricate mill equipment, replace tool tips on debarkers.
• Calibrate trim saws and check alignment for wear.
• Receive equipment status reports from operators and identify repairs needed.

Skills

Work Ethic

Team Player

Communication

Height Safety

Education

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification

Job description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company that has been operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a 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 150 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 mill production, 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 Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include:

• Changing saws and knives, lubricating mill floor equipment, and replacing tool tips on de-barkers
• 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
• A valid 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 comfortably work at different heights

Available Shift Schedules:

• 7 days on and 7 days off (rotating dayshift and nightshift); camp rooms are available for non-local candidates
• Thursday - Sunday, Dayshift
• Monday - Thursday, 6 - 6, Rotating (two weeks of dayshift, followed by two weeks of nightshift)

Pay Rates:

• Level 1 Millwright -$48.50/hr
• Level 2 Millwright - $50.50/hr
• Millwrights are scheduled for 44 hours per week (or 84 hours per week on the 7/7 schedule), 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.