Millwright Apprentice

Company: West Fraser
Location: Dry Branch
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

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 Millwright Apprentice requires an individual who will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge to maintaining industrial machinery, conveyors, and mechanical systems associated with the manufacturing of forestry products. Preventative and predictive maintenance practices and zone-based maintenance are an integral part of 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 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
    • Disability 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 race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic. West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace Behaviors Preferred
      • Team 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 Motivations Preferred
        • Self-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

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