Industrial Maintenance Technician

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. 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). 





Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.





The Industrial Millwright requires an individual who will perform various tasks related to the safe and efficient application of technical skills and knowledge to maintain industrial machinery, conveyors, and mechanical systems associated with the manufacturing of forestry products. Preventative and predictive maintenance practices and zone-based maintenance are integral to our Maintenance program.





Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. This role offers a challenging, diverse, and exciting opportunity to become part of our Maintenance team.





Responsibilities include by not limited to:





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 the 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 a power drill





Replace defective parts of a machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts





Level bed-plate and establish a center line, 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





Required skills and experience include:





Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)





Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)





Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES





Be willing to work overtime and to be on-call to support operations





Must be 2 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment or Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance





Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check





Maintenance Assessment will be given to all candidates to determine levelof pay





Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:





Benefits starting Day 1





Competitive starting pay





On-the-job training and a





A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within





Medical





Dental





401k with company match





Life Insurance





Insurance





Paid vacations and holidays





If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:





We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process and be sure to attach a resume as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.





West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of , , , or any other protected legal characteristic.





West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace





 





 





ExperiencePreferred2 year(s): Must have two years experience in industrial maintenance.





BehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group





Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking





Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest





Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well





Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity





MotivationsPreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help





Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility





Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals





Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization