Millwright

Join our team at our Sawmill in Camden, SC as a Millwright and apply your expertise to keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance. This permanent, full-time position on our 1st shift features a rotational schedule that may include weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Work with a high-performance team to maintain all mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly, including inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot issues, boost equipment reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to maximize production uptime.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Superior troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process (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.

Benefits

• Learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

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. We operate as Canfor Southern Pine in the U.S., offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.