Millwright – Moose River

Fontaine Lumber; Moose River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Lumber in Moose River, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Millwright to support safe, efficient lumber production. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot hydraulics and pneumatic systems, and collaborate with the team to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role requires reading technical drawings, identifying replacement parts, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. A strong work ethic and good communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be proven reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience with preventative maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, welding, metal fabrication and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Able to identify and request machine replacement parts.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Commitment to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings for maintenance tasks.
• Identify and request replacement parts as needed.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Preventative maintenance

Hydraulics

Welding

Metal fabrication

Pneumatic systems

Technical drawings

Identify replacement parts

Communication skills

Health and safety

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Hydraulics

Welding

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Purpose: The Millwright is a critical member of a dynamic team that strives for a safe and cooperative work environment that allows for optimum production levels of high-quality lumber. The Millwright plays a central role on the Moose River safety results and will cooperate with safety protocols at all times, while reporting conditions that may be of concern.

4 days week (Sunday through Wednesday OR Wednesday through Saterday)

Requirements

• Proven reliability
• Preventative Maintenance
• Understanding of hydraulics, welding, metal fabrication, pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Properly identify and request machine replacement parts
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Desire to safely work to enhance production processes
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Very good communication skills
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, twist, reach and bend