Weekend Millwright - Grande Prairie

Weyerhaeuser; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber and forest products company is seeking a Dryside Shift Millwright in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, ensuring safety performance, and supporting reliability improvements. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, a valid Journeyman Millwright ticket, and strong mechanical aptitude. This position requires flexibility for weekend maintenance shifts and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. Join a company committed to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and low absence levels.
• Willingness to acquire new skills as business needs change.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support reliability improvements.
• Complete clean-up duties as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to communicate effectively

Computer skills/SAP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Millwright ticket

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We have been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, and sustainability which have given us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies 10 times.

At Weyerhaeuser, we are always looking for people who can innovate, contribute, grow, and create! Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest and premium timber, land, and forest products companies in the world.

We have an immediate opening for a Dryside Shift Millwright in Grande Prairie Lumber. The successful individual will report to the Dryside Maintenance Team Leader.

The expectations of this role include:

• Preventative/Proactive Maintenance
• Corrective repairs
• Technical Training as required.
• Clean up duties as required.
• Support in reliability improvements.
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs within the business.
• Full time Weekend Maintenance shift work.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

• Ability to meet all Team Norms and Standards, specifically in safety performance and maintaining a low absence level.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Hold a valid Journeyman Millwright ticket.
• Behavior consistent with the Safety Vision and Policy and the Site Principles.
• The willingness and ability to acquire new skills as business needs change.
• The ability to work effectively and communicate with others.
• The ability to take initiative for the completion of their work tasks and skill development.
• A positive attitude geared towards a team environment.
• Computer skills/SAP, and able achieve a competent level of understanding of Process Logic Control (PLC).
• Problem solving which will require in-depth trouble shooting skills.
• Interface with other trades, support groups and other resources as required – i.e. Electrical/Mechanical Reliability, Process Controls, Operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn.
• Aptitude for and experience in equipment operations.
• Preference will be given to individuals that have a strong knowledge of Grande Prairie Lumber with proven technical and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions over extended periods of time.

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.