Millwright

Canfor; Conway; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Millwright to join their team in a full-time role focused on maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery. This opportunity allows you to work in a high-performance environment where safety and sustainability are paramount. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of mill machinery through preventative and reactive maintenance, enhancing equipment reliability, and collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this position offers an exciting path for your career.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Industry-leading Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Focus on Safety and Well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, and compressors.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Understanding of Hydraulic Systems

Experience in Manufacturing

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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Working as a Millwright, you know the ins and outs of keeping industrial production machinery up and running. You have a natural ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues, and you’re looking to expand your knowledge with a fantastic company where safety and sustainability are the most critical priorities. If this sounds like you, this opportunity at our Sawmill in Conway, SC might be what you’re looking for. Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance.

This role is a full-time permanent position working rotating day schedule 2-2-3.

What you will do as a Millwright:

• Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Applying your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability and implement safe, reliable fixes maximizing production uptime.
• Having great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Accountability for assisting in a safe work environment.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
• High degree of urgency.

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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 to still apply.

At Canfor, we embrace 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.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

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

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