Certified Millwright
Skilled Trades
Date Posted: January 16, 2023
Job Location: Slave Lake
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: Mitsue Industrial Park PO Box 517, Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada T0G 2A0
Job Description
West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company.
Recognized for the eighth time as one of Canada’s Top 100
Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates,
we continue to grow. We are looking for talented people to be part
of our team. Our Slave Lake Veneer Division has an opportunity for
an:
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANIC (CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT)
Responsibilities:
- Work in a safe manner using proper PPE
- Maintenance of pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical
systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in
the manufacturing process - Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair
equipment - Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and
parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of
equipment and machinery - Inspect and examine machinery and equipment and repair as
required - Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders
- Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for
improvements and savings - Verify and document repairs made
Our ideal candidate possesses:
- A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright
certification - Ability to read blue prints, plans and schematics
- Mechanical aptitude; excellent problem solving skills
- Commitment to working safely and creating a safe work
place - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Organizational and planning skills
- Must be able to work various shifts
- Mill experience, preferred
West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within and we
are looking for an individual who is interested in a full-time,
long-term career. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. We offer an
excellent compensation package.
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 race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal
characteristic.
If this position sounds like the career for you, apply at
www.westfraser.com/jobs click “apply
now” in green at the top of the page.
For more information on West Fraser and our current
opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone
calls please.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English