On-Site Millwright: Hands-On Maintenance with Growth & Travel

West Fraser, Inc.; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser, a diversified wood products company, seeks Millwrights to repair and maintain industrial equipment across our mill. You will perform preventative maintenance, move machinery, align components, and install new equipment as part of a safety‑minded, high‑performance team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to travel, pass pre‑employment screenings, read drawings, and be prepared for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Must be safety oriented and compliant with site rules.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.
• Must be willing to travel and complete West Fraser Qualified Millwright training.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment including conveying systems and machine centers.
• Perform preventative maintenance to support Just in Time maintenance.
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Adjust clearances between moving and stationary parts using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Align pumps, sheaves, and sprockets using hoists, jacks, and precision tools.
• Assemble and install equipment with hand and power tools.
• Lay out mounting holes and drill with power drills.
• Replace defective parts and recalibrate moving parts as needed.
• Level bedplates and establish centerlines using levels and transit.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety oriented

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding (GMAW/SMAW)

Oxygen/Acetylene cutting torch

Job description

West Fraser, a diversified wood products company, seeks Millwrights to repair and maintain industrial equipment across our mill. You will perform preventative maintenance, move machinery, align components, and install new equipment as part of a safety‑minded, high‑performance team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to travel, pass pre‑employment screenings, read drawings, and be prepared for overtime.