Millwright - 3rd Shift

West Fraser; Whitehouse (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser in Whitehouse, FL is seeking a maintenance millwright to perform mechanical work on wood products equipment. The role requires installation, repair, alignment, and preventive maintenance, with strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will coordinate with contractors and ensure quality workmanship. Qualified candidates have 3+ years as a mechanical millwright, completion of West Fraser training, and tool ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a mechanical millwright in wood products or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and maintain mobile equipment parts such as chains, sprockets, belts, gears, motors.
• Metal fabrication and welding (arc and acetylene).
• Align and calibrate equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Read measurements in English/Metric (tape, caliper, ruler).
• Issue hot work permits to meet guidelines and supervise contractor work.

Skills

Three years experience

Own tools

Education

Millwright training

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades WFQ

Requisition Number: MILLW017740

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Whitehouse WHI
Whitehouse
109 Halsema Drive
Whitehouse, FL 32220, USA

Whitehouse WHI
Whitehouse
109 Halsema Drive
Whitehouse, FL 32220, USA

Minimum basic skills and abilities for the position are as follows:

Must have minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Wood Products or related industry as a mechanical millwright, attend West Fraser Qualified Millwright Training, complete competency checklist per level, score a 21 on the Mechanical Reasoning assessment and Level 1 on the Millwright assessment, and have own tools.

General mechanical working knowledge:

• Repair/replace/maintain, all mobile equipment parts as well as chains, sprockets, bearings, belts, gearbox, motors, etc.
• Metal fabrication
• Welding; arc, acetylene, and others.
• Align and calibrate equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Hand Power Tools; drill, sander, grinder, band saw, etc.
• Measurements reading English/Metric; tape, caliper, ruler and other.
• Accountable for working safely
• Must provide quality workmanship.
• Must assign work and confirm completion.
• Direct and ensure quality work from contractors.
• Issuing hot work permits to meet AON guidelines.

General safety knowledge:

• Personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Lockout and Tag out.
• Fall Protection
• Maintain working area clean, shop, field area, vehicle and other.
• Keep working equipment/shop tools orderly.

Requirements and duties on this position are not all inclusive but do provide a broad description.

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