Millwright - Weekends

Western Forest Products; Canada; Remote; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Continuing education

Shift premium

Job summary

Western Forest Products seeks a certified Millwright for our Ladysmith Sawmill Operation in Ladysmith, BC. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, rigging, and ensuring safe operations with hydraulic knowledge.

Shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a safety-sensitive pre-employment drug test. Wage rate is $47.69/hour under the collective agreement, with a $0.60/hour premium on non-day shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be Red Seal Certified or hold BC/AB Journeyperson Millwright certification.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Proven ability to work as part of a skilled maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace mechanical components and machinery.
• Rigging and slinging tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.
• Perform hot work and follow lockout protocols.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

Red Seal Certification or Journeyperson Millwright (BC/AB)

Job description

Are you a certified trades person looking to join a “best in class” maintenance team? Western Forest Products is hiring for a Millwright to join our Ladysmith Sawmill Operation located in Ladysmith , BC.

What We Offer:

• Wage rate of $47.69/hour as per the collective agreement
• Hourly premiums of $0.60/hour on shifts that are outside the recognized day shift
• A safe work environment

Shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

This position is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairing or replacing mechanical components & machinery;
• Rigging and slinging;
• Troubleshooting mechanical machinery;
• Hot work and lock out protocols;
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems;
• Performing other preventative maintenance processes that pertain to optimum mechanical performance of our facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be Red Seal Certified or hold valid BC or Alberta Journeyperson Millwright Certification;
• Preference will be given to those with sawmill experience;
• Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
• Highly motivated team player with excellent time management skills;
• Creative and innovating thinking, logical problem solving, and a desire to participate in an organization committed to continuous improvement; and,
• Accountable and dependable.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job trainingand continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culturerecognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.