Millwright

About the role

Join us as a Millwright at our Sawmill in Bucks, AL and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance. This is a permanent, full-time position on our 2nd shift, featuring a rotational schedule that may include weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Work with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining 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.
• Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to 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 (considered a plus).
• 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.

About Canfor

Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.

In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine with over 15 manufacturing facilities and two corporate offices. We are a leading supplier of high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. As we continue to grow and diversify our business, we offer exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career that lasts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits to support you and your family.
• Learning opportunities to develop skills and competencies at each stage of your career.
• People-focused approach prioritizing safety, well-being, and growth.