Millwright - Maintenance/Mechanic
About the role
Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team, you will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain industrial equipment to include conveying systems, major machine centers such as debarkers, canters, gang saws, and edgers
- Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
- Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high pressure situations
- Possess basic understanding in line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, machine centers
- Must be able to move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
- Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
- Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb tools
- Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
- Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill
- Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts
- Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
- Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
- Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools
Requirements
- Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
- Requires own basic tools
- Minimum 3 years verifiable work experience as a millwright in industrial/manufacturing environment
- Cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
- Welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
- Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
- Successfully complete an assessment test, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Skills
- Safety orientation
- Reading and understanding drawings and printed instructions
- Self-starter with ability to work under high pressure situations
- Basic understanding of line-ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, machine centers
- Ability to move machinery and equipment using various tools
- Hand and power tool proficiency
- Understanding of mechanical principles and troubleshooting
- Ability to align and assemble equipment
- Basic welding and cutting torch skills
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Wellness Pay Program
- On-the-job training
- Culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical/Dental/Vision BCBS
- 401K with 100% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Pay
Starting pay details will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
Rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Benefits
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- On-the-job training opportunities
- Culture that promotes career growth and development
- Competitive compensation package
- 401K with 100% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Company Information
We are 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.