Reliability Tech 1

Job Description

Job Description

West Fraser's Opelika Sawmill is hiring for a Reliability Technician role.

What you will do:

• Adhere to all mill safety and operating guidelines
• Collect equipment condition data to prevent unplanned failures
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance (PM's) such as maintaining equipment fluid levels, ensure proper lubrication, and monitor equipment health
• Utilize predictive technologies including but not limited to vibration, thermal imaging (IR), and ultrasonic emission (UE)

What you need to be successful:

• Must have demonstrated good attendance, safety, and work record
• Experience in industrial applications
• Pass our Mechanical Reasoning Assessment with a minimum score

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Training and/or expertise in condition monitoring and sensors
• Training and/or experience in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• MLT certification

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting day 1
• Competitave starting pay
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k, life insurance, disability
• Paid vacation and holidays

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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).

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

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process 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 (DFW)