Sawmill Mechanic

Come join our West Fraser team and grow with us!

Benefits starting Day 1!

West Fraser’s McDavid, Florida location has an opportunity for a Millwright - Level 1

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright will be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting and predictive, 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:

• Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, and perform maintenance work on equipment involving fire systems and other water systems
• Undertake preventative and predictive maintenance programs for Fire suppression systems such as Dry valves, fire pumps, process and potable water pumps.
• Repair and maintenance of industrial Fire systems equipment to include Dry Valve Houses, Potable water systems, Process Water System.
• Welding and operating oxy-acetylene torches.
• Maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hyd presses, drill presses, air tools, etc.
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and Fork trucks.

What you need to be successful:  

• • Must be a motivated self-starter that can work safely under high-pressure situations
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable work experience as a Millwright
  • Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
  • Must have the skills needed to maintain and operate basic tools such as grinders, hyd presses, drill presses, air tools, etc.
  • Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
  • Possess a basic understanding of line ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, and machine centers.
  • Previous repair and maintaining of complex Fire suppression Systems employing Dry Valve systems and Piping.
  • Ability to learn PM program and revise as needed and put in Maintenance Work Orders
  • Willing to work Days, Nights, weekends or as needed to maintain and repair Fire System.
  • Employer will perform skills assessment, background check, reference check, drug screen, and physical.

Shift: Able to work any shift (Days/Nights/Weekends)

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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: 

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

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