Millwright Technician

International Paper; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Millwright Technician at our Grande Prairie Mill. You will be responsible for repair and preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliable operation in a safe environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits including paid time off, and the chance to work with a committed team focused on a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical & Dental

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Employer Paid Retirement Program

Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment with bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance work and complete work orders.
• Participate in safety and health activities.
• Contribute to work systems improvements.

Skills

Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Work

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school

Job description

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Description:

Pay Rate:

$52.07 per hour plus shift premium

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location :

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

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The Job You Will Perform:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

The Millwright Technician is responsible for providing the necessary repair and preventative maintenance on area equipment.

Key Functions

The Millwright Technician is responsible for providing the necessary repair and preventative maintenance on area equipment. Key Accountabilities

Safety

• Participate in safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Maintain Equipment

• Participate in a team environment while maintaining a high level of precision on variety of equipment in all areas of the mill.

Perform Preventative Maintenance

• Perform Preventative maintenance work, complete work orders and PM routes as required by area of responsibility.
• Ability to develop a preventative maintenance mindset vs a reactionary

Failure Elimination

• Actively participate in the RCFA process for the mill.
• Perform surveys of failure causes related to lubrication on equipment using technical knowledge and equipment history to identify solutions to eliminate problems

Work Systems Improvements

• Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

Coordinator

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Coordinate work for employees
• Coordinate training and development

The Skills You Will Bring

Core Competencies

• Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
• Time Management – Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Communication
• Team Work

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call
• 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
• Experience in reading engineering drawings
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, chains, sprockets, conveyors, etc.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
• Ability to travel internationally if required.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for team needs and concerns
• The ability to lead and direct team members in a professional manner

Preferred qualifications include:

• Journeyperson Millwright
• 5 years experience as a full-time millwright journeyperson technician

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Employer Paid Retirement Program, plus optional matching contributions
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

• On-site Cafeteria

• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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