Millwright

West Fraser; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401k with company match

Employee stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an industrial millwright for its Angelina TX sawmill. The role involves repairing and maintaining various industrial equipment, ensuring a safe and high-performing work environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, along with necessary skills in cutting and welding, and must be willing to work rotating shifts. West Fraser offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes benefits starting on Day 1.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveying systems and major machine centers.
• Read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Align machines and equipment using various tools.

Skills

Cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)

Welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)

Safety oriented and compliance with ZES

Ability to work rotating shifts

3 years of Millwright work experience

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Frasers Angelina TX sawmill is looking for an industrial millwright!

Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high‑performing team, you will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.

Description

What you will do:

• 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 the 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 tools
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
• Layout mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with a power drill
• Replace defective parts of a 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

Required skills and experience you will need:

• Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
• Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
• Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on‑call to support 24/7 operations
• Must have 3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

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

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes. Travel for training.

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