Press Support

West Fraser; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Pay Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Press Support Technician to maintain safety and efficiency in the Press Area. The role involves responding to production issues, operating or assisting with mobile equipment, and supporting housekeeping tasks. A 12-hour rotating shift is required, with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

The company emphasizes safety, internal advancement, and comprehensive benefits. Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet basic education and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Be reliable with consistent and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production issues in the Press Area and assist the Control Room operator when needed.
• Use mobile equipment for waste material disposal.
• Identify problems in the Press Area and fix them accordingly.
• Assist in down day housekeeping responsibilities such as ice blasting of the press and press pit cleanup.
• Train in operational roles, understanding new processes and ideas, and be able to prove developmental progression.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership team.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Skills

Team player

Reliable attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Press Support Technician is responsible for maintaining overall safety and efficiency in the Press Area.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to production issues in the Press Area and assist the Control Room operator when needed.
• Use mobile equipment for waste material disposal.
• Be able to identify problems in the Press Area and fix them accordingly.
• Assist in down day housekeeping responsibilities such as ice blasting of the press and press pit cleanup.
• Train in operational roles, understanding new processes and ideas, and be able to prove developmental progression.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership team.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program On-the-job training and A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical Dental Vision
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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