Press Support

Press Support Technician

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

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.

At West Fraser, our Press Support Technician is responsible for maintaining overall safety and efficiency in the Press Area.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Respond to production issues in the Press Area and assist the Control Room operator when needed.
• Use mobile equipment for waste material disposal.
• Be able to identify problems in the Press Area and fix them accordingly.
• Assist in down day housekeeping responsibilities such as ice blasting of the press and press pit cleanup.
• Train in operational roles, understanding new processes and ideas, and be able to prove developmental progression.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership team.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications include:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program 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

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

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

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