Millwright Level 1

West Fraser
Saluda, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2024 CLOSED ON 3/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright Level 1 position at West Fraser?

  • 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 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 bobs

  • Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools

  • Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill

  • Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts

  • Level bedplate and establish centerline, 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

What you need to be successful:

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED

  • Requires own basic tools
  • Must be safety orientated and comply with ZES

  • Must have minimum two years verifiable work experience as a Millwright

  • Must have welding experience (GMAW and/or SMAW)

  • Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)

  • Must be able to work night/day shift.

  • Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Outstanding benefits package Including:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • 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: www.westfraser.com/careers.

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 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


About the Company:
West Fraser


West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. is an integrated forest products company producing lumber, wood chips, fiberboard, plywood, pulp, and newsprint. West Fraser, Inc. is the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The business has 15 lumber producing locations throughout the U.S. South.

Company Size:
2,000 to 2,499 employees


Industry:
Manufacturing - Other


Founded:
0


Website:
http://www.westfraser.com/jobs


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