Weekend Maintenance Leader - Millwrights & Electricians

WESTFRASER; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Competitive starting pay

On‑the‑job training

401k with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors. The role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance to meet production targets in a sawmill environment.

You'll manage planning, contractor safety, and improvement projects, with emphasis on cost control and mentorship of apprentices. A strong industrial background and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Achieve maintenance goals with safety as a priority.
• Support troubleshooting and observations of machine centers with shift supervisors and maintenance staff to meet production and quality standards.
• Manage department cost to optimize manufacturing unit cost; develop and educate key metrics.
• Plan maintenance, schedule non‑emergency maintenance, coordinate PM routes.
• Communicate goals and instructions effectively.
• Manage conflicts within the team.
• Supervise maintenance and cleanup personnel on varying schedules.
• Oversee contractor safety through active leadership.
• Maintain sawmill equipment including De‑Barkers, Gang Edgers, Trimmer, Sorter, Stacker, Conveyors, Chippers, Blowers, Hydraulics, Pneumatics.
• Ensure crew safety via Lock‑Out, FLRA field risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Arrange West Fraser training for and mentor apprentices.
• Create and plan improvement projects.
• Manage parts with the purchaser.
• Schedule and track attendance.
• Periodic weekend coverage may be required.
• Inspect completed work.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Millwright

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Two- or Four-year degree preferred

Job description

West Fraser in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a crew of Millwrights, Electricians, Welders and Contractors. The role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance to meet production targets in a sawmill environment.

You'll manage planning, contractor safety, and improvement projects, with emphasis on cost control and mentorship of apprentices. A strong industrial background and supervisory experience are essential.