Millwright

Canfor; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 108,885,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% weekend shift differential

Job summary

Canfor is hiring a Millwright for our Camden, SC sawmill. The role focuses on keeping high‑performance mill machinery running, including pumps, conveyors, and hydraulic systems, with strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Expected to work on the weekend shift with a 12% differential. The candidate will join a team dedicated to safety, reliability, and efficient production, applying CMMS tools to schedule and document maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments is a plus; knowledge of lumber processes is an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to diagnose and repair components.
• Understanding hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy machinery is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, rollers, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and implement safe repairs to maximize production uptime.
• Identify and request parts promptly to complete repairs.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow Canfor’s safety practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic electrical knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Working as a Millwright, you know the ins and outs of keeping industrial production machinery up and running. You have a natural ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical issues, and you’re looking to expand your knowledge with a fantastic company where safety and sustainability are the most critical priorities. If this sounds like you, this opportunity at our Sawmill in Camden, SC might be what you’re looking for. Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance.

This is a permanent, full-time position on our weekend shift, with a 12% shift differential.

What you will do as a Millwright:

• Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Applying your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability and implement safe, reliable fixes maximizing production uptime.
• Having great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Accountability for assisting in a safe work environment.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
• A high degree of urgency.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We are a global leader in low‑carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today, and together we can build a sustainable future.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Electrical, Hydraulics, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing