Industrial Millwright Level 1

West Fraser; Newberry, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Wellness program

Promotions from within

Health insurance

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

West Fraser in Newberry, SC is seeking a Millwright to repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveyors, debarkers, canters, and other machine centers. You will read drawings and instructions, use hand and power tools, and work safely under pressure.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, own basic tools, and at least two years of millwright experience. Welding and cutting torch skills, plus the ability to work night or day shifts, are required; pre-employment checks

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Requires own basic tools
• Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES
• Must have minimum two years verifiable work experience as a Millwright
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and/or SMAW)
• Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
• Must be able to work night/day shift.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveying systems and machine centers
• Read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts with hand tools and measuring instruments
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, and precision tools
• Assemble and install equipment with hand/power tools
• Lay out mounting holes and drill with power drill
• Replace defective parts and adjust clearances
• Level bedplate and establish centerline
• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, and crowbars
• Attach moving parts and subassemblies to base units

Skills

Millwright experience

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (GMAW/SMAW)

Cutting torch

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Hoists

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades WFQ

Requisition Number: INDUS017961

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Newberry
Newberry, SC 29108, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment to include conveying systems, major machine centers such as debarkers, canters, gang saws, and edgers

Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions

Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high pressure situations

Possess basic understanding in line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, machine centers

Must be able to move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks

Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts

Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs

Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools

Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill

Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts

Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit

Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools

Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools

What you need to be successful:

Must have High School Diploma or GED

• Requires own basic tools

Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES

Must have minimumtwo years verifiable work experience as a Millwright

Must have welding experience (GMAW and/or SMAW)

Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)

Must be able to work night/day shift.

Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Outstanding benefits package Including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Wellness Pay Program
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

Travel Required

Yes . To other mills and training as required

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