Millwright

West Fraser; Maplesville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401k with company match

Employee stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser seeks a Maintenance Millwright in Maplesville, AL. The role requires reading drawings, maintaining sawmill equipment, and working safely in a high-pressure environment.

You will repair conveyors and machine centers, move heavy gear with hoists, and align components using precise tools. The ideal candidate brings welding experience (GMAW/SMAW), a safety orientation, and ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with welding (GMAW/SMAW) and cutting torch operations.
• Able to read drawings and follow printed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveyors and major machine centers.
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Align and adjust machines using hand tools, levels, and measuring devices.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Tools

Hoists & rigging tools

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number: MILLW018040

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Maplesville
Maplesville, AL 36750, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

$1,500 Employee Referral Program

Our Millwrights in the Maintenance Department require a high level of technical knowledge and a basic understanding of the Sawmill processes and operate in a team environment.

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 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

Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES

Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)

Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)

Must be able to work rotating shifts

Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check 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
• Wellness Pay Program
• 401k with company match& retirement contribution
• Employee stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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

Travel Required

Yes . Periodically for training

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