Millwright I

Company: West Fraser Armour Lumber Mill
Location: Atkinson
Posted on: November 27, 2022

Job Description:

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.
What you will do:

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• 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 tool
  
  What you need to be successful:
  
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  • Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
    
  • Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
    
  • Must be safety oriented and comply with all ZES rules
    
  • Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
    
  • Must have 3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment
    
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
    
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
    
  • Must be willing to travel and -complete the West Fraser Qualified Millwright training program.
    
  • Successful candidates must be able to pass a Millwright Assessment Test.
    
    Outstanding benefits package including:
    
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    • Benefits starting Day 1
      
    • Competitive starting pay
      
    • On-the-job training and
      
    • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
      
    • Medical
      
    • Dental
      
    • Vision
      
    • 401K with company match
      
    • Life Insurance
      
    • Disability Insurance
      
    • Paid vacations and holidays
      
      *Active employees hired before September 30, 2022, will receive payment in January 2023.
      Apply:
      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: -/careers.
      We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. - -Be sure to attach your resume -to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. -No phone inquiries, please.
      West Fraser is 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. - The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
      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.BehaviorsPreferred
      • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

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