Millwright - Level 1

West Fraser; McDavid (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Promotes from within

Job summary

West Fraser’s McDavid, Florida location has an opportunity for a Millwright - Level 1 reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role focuses on troubleshooting and predictive maintenance of fire and water systems to ensure safe operation across the mill.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 3 years as a Millwright, welding experience (GMAW/SMAW), and the ability to read drawings and work orders. Shift flexibility is required; benefits start Day 1 and the team promotes from within.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable Millwright experience.
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW).
• Must be able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Able to learn PM program and implement Maintenance Work Orders.
• Willing to work Days, Nights, weekends or as needed to maintain and repair Fire Systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment involving fire systems and water systems.
• Undertake preventative and predictive maintenance for Dry valves, fire pumps, process and potable water pumps.
• Repair and maintain Fire systems equipment including Dry Valve Houses and water systems.
• Welding and operating oxy-acetylene torches.
• Maintain and operate grinders, hydraulic presses, drill presses, air tools, etc.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and forklifts.

Skills

Self-starter

Read drawings

Welding (GMAW/SMAW)

Read prints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Millwright experience (3 years)

Tools

Grinders

Hydraulic presses

Drill presses

Air tools

Job description

Job Category : Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number : MILLW018137

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

McDavid Sawmill
McDavid, FL 32568, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Come join our West Fraser team and grow with us!

Benefits starting Day 1!

West Fraser’s McDavid, Florida location has an opportunity for a Millwright - Level 1

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

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and perform maintenance work on equipment involving fire systems and other water systems
• Undertake preventative and predictive maintenance programs for Fire suppression systems such as Dry valves, fire pumps, process and potable water pumps.
• Repair and maintenance of industrial Fire systems equipment to include Dry Valve Houses, Potable water systems, Process Water System.
• Welding and operating oxy-acetylene torches.
• Maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hyd presses, drill presses, air tools, etc.
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and Fork trucks.

What you need to be successful:

• Must be a motivated self-starter that can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable work experience as a Millwright
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
• Must have the skills needed to maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hyd presses, drill presses, air tools, etc.
• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Possess a basic understanding of line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, and machine centers.
• Previous repair and maintaining of complex Fire suppression Systems employing Dry Valve systems and Piping.
• Ability to learn PM program and revise as needed and put in Maintenance Work Orders
• Willing to work Days, Nights, weekends or as needed to maintain and repair Fire System.
• Employer will perform skills assessment, background check, reference check, drug screen, and physical.

Shift: Able to work any shift (Days/Nights/Weekends)

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . 5% for training

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