Millwright

West Fraser
Calvin, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2024 CLOSED ON 2/16/2024

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

$1500 Employee Referral Program

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.

What you will do:

  • Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems, and major machine centers
  • Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
  • Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
  • Understanding of preventive maintenance
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Good communication and documentation skills
  • Safe work habits
  • Use of hand and power tools
  • Operation of shop and maintenance related equipment
  • Understanding proper alignments of process equipment
  • Knowledge of rigging and material handling    

                                                                                  

Skills and Qualifications your will need:                  

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have minimum 3 years verifiable work experience as a Millwright preferred
  • Must have welding experience preferred
  • Must have cutting Torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene) preferred
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts
  • Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check, and background check.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • On-the-job training and a
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with company match and fixed retirement contribution
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • EAP Program
  • Paid vacation after six months and paid 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/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process and be sure to attach a resume 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). 

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.

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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