Sawmill Maintenance Lead

West Fraser; Maplesville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser in Maplesville, AL is seeking a Maintenance Lead to provide leadership, training and development for hourly personnel while managing process flow, resources and workforce to meet budgets and performance goals.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will lead a crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors, with a preference for candidates with wood-remanufacturing experience. This is a full-time, on-site role in a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years (plus) of industrial experience.
• Prior Journeyman Electrician or Millwright.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and well-organized.
• Two- or four-year degree preferred; supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Achieving Maintenance goals with safety as priority.
• Troubleshooting and observing machine centers with shift supervisors.
• Manage department costs to optimize unit cost; develop metrics.
• Maintenance Planning and coordinating PM routes.
• Communicate goals and instructions effectively; resolve conflicts.
• Supervise maintenance and cleanup personnel; schedule weekend coverage.
• Maintain sawmill equipment (de-barkers, gang edgers, trimmers, conveyors, chippers, hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
• Ensure contractor safety through active leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year or Four-year degree preferred

Job description

West Fraser in Maplesville, AL is seeking a Maintenance Lead to provide leadership, training and development for hourly personnel while managing process flow, resources and workforce to meet budgets and performance goals.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will lead a crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors, with a preference for candidates with wood-remanufacturing experience. This is a full-time, on-site role in a safety-first culture.