Certified Millwright (Grande Prairie, AB, CA)

Canfor
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: certificationSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Communication","Time management","Attention to detail","Safety mindset"]

Maintain and repair mill machinery at a Grande Prairie sawmill, ensuring reliable operation of pumps, conveyors, compressors, and pneumatic/mechanical systems. Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance by inspecting equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and applying safe, reliable fixes. Manage tasks under pressure, maintain parts readiness, and support a safe workplace while collaborating with a high-performance maintenance team.

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Certified Millwright (Grande Prairie, AB, CA)

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Job Summary

Maintain and repair mill machinery at a Grande Prairie sawmill, ensuring reliable operation of pumps, conveyors, compressors, and pneumatic/mechanical systems. Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance by inspecting equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and applying safe, reliable fixes. Manage tasks under pressure, maintain parts readiness, and support a safe workplace while collaborating with a high-performance maintenance team.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain all mill machinery (pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and pneumatic systems).
  • •Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance by inspecting and diagnosing malfunctions in support of smooth operations.
  • •Assemble, move, replace, or dismantle machinery while managing time effectively.
  • •Troubleshoot issues to enhance equipment reliability and implement safe, reliable fixes.
  • •Identify and request relevant parts for timely repairs and assist in creating a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Disability InsurancePensionHealth InsurancePaid LeaveRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Hold a Red Seal Certification.
  • •Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance by inspecting equipment and investigating irregularities and malfunctions.
  • •Have the physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • •Demonstrate a high degree of urgency and be comfortable working under pressure.
  • •Knowledge of the lumber or industrial manufacturing process is an asset; experience with welding procedures is an asset.
Experience:Heavy industryConstructionLumber manufacturing
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:TroubleshootingCommunicationTime managementAttention to detailSafety mindset
Certifications:Red Seal

Company Brief

Canfor
Produces forest products including lumber, pulp, and paper-grade wood chips. Canfor operates sawmills and related manufacturing facilities, supplying building materials and wood fiber products to customers across North America and international markets.
Industry: Forestry
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1938
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