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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Skilled Industrial Millwright
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What they do
A Millwright installs and assembles large industrial machines, such as the equipment in manufacturing facilities. Disassembles and moves machinery between factory sites, and makes repairs. May work at power plants and construction sites.
$57,080 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and 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:
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 the 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 tools Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools Layout mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with a power drill Replace defective parts of a 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 Required skills and experience you will need: Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene) Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW) Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations Must have 3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment Must have High School Diploma or GED Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.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