Millwright – Sawmill Maintenance Specialist

Canfor-; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor's Conway, SC sawmill seeks a skilled Millwright to keep heavy production equipment running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair pumps, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and other mill machinery while prioritizing safety and reliability.

You bring strong problem-solving, basic electrical knowledge, CMMS experience, and a collaborative approach to work with operations, maintenance, and supervisors to minimize downtime and maximize uptime.

Qualifications

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing process is an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance; inspect machinery to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot issues, improve equipment reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to maximize production uptime.
• Identify and request parts for timely repairs.
• Support a safe work environment and collaborate with maintenance, operations, production staff, and supervisors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

CMMS

Team collaboration

Urgency

Job description

Canfor's Conway, SC sawmill seeks a skilled Millwright to keep heavy production equipment running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair pumps, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and other mill machinery while prioritizing safety and reliability.

You bring strong problem-solving, basic electrical knowledge, CMMS experience, and a collaborative approach to work with operations, maintenance, and supervisors to minimize downtime and maximize uptime.