Millwright Weekend

Canfor-; Cassatt (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor Southern Pine in Camden, SC is seeking a skilled Millwright to keep our sawmill machinery running efficiently on a 2nd shift with a rotating schedule. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair pumps, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and other mechanical equipment critical to production.

The role emphasizes preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, accurate parts requests, and following safe work practices while collaborating with maintenance, operations, production

Qualifications

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
• A high degree of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance; inspect equipment to detect irregularities.
• Troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to maximize uptime.
• Identify parts needed for repairs and request them promptly.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Urgency

Electrical basics

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

CMMS usage

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Requisition ID29721-Posted09/04/2026-United States-SC-Camden-Skilled Trades

Working as a Millwright, you know the ins and outs of keeping industrial production machinery up and running. You have a natural ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical issues, and you’re looking to expand your knowledge with a fantastic company where safety and sustainability are the most critical priorities. If this sounds like you, this opportunity at our Sawmill in Camden, SCmight be what you’re looking for. Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance.

This is a permanent, full-time position on our 2nd shift, featuring a rotational schedule that may include weekend work.

What you will do as a Millwright:

• Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance. This includes inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Applying your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability and implement safe, reliable fixes maximizing production uptime.
• Having great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Accountability for assisting in a safe work environment.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
• Basic electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machinery components.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other maintenance professionals, operations, production staff, and supervisors.
• A high degree of urgency.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor?

We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, andindustry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.