Millwright

Canfor; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Millwright for our Sawmill in Deridder, LA. You will maintain all mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components involved in the manufacturing process.

You will perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly, troubleshoot to boost reliability and uptime, document activities with CMMS, and work closely with operations and supervisors on a rotating

Qualifications

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Experience using a CMMS to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with maintenance, operations, production staff and supervisors.
• High degree of urgency and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maximize production uptime.
• Identify parts and communicate needs for timely repairs.
• Contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

CMMS

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Teamwork

Urgency

Manufacturing experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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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 Deridder, LA 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 a rotational schedule that may include weekend work.

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're 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.

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

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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