Blue Ridge Lumber, a division of West Fraser, located in Blue Ridge, Alberta is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the following position:

CERTIFIED SAW FILER

Reporting to the maintenance planner, the Millwright will be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team you will be responsible for all machinery and duties including:

  • Benching, Tensioning and Sharpening of Saws, Bands and Circles
  • Examining Saws for defects
  • Installation and Maintaining of Saws and Saw parts
  • Troubleshooting when necessary
  • Some maintenance activities associated with saw quality (i.e. water management)
  • Sharpens and maintaining knives
  • Clean up of the equipment in preparation for saw changes etc. and shop clean-up.

Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Saw Filer certification
  • Committed to working safely and creating a safe work place
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Flexible schedule in order to work day, evening and weekend shifts

Considered a strong asset:

  • Previous experience working in a sawmill, planer mill or with forest products

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who have prepared for full time long-term careers in a world-class, modern mill environment. We offer a challenging stable work environment with several career development opportunities.

Blue Ridge is a growing hamlet located between the towns of Whitecourt, Alberta and Mayerthorpe, Alberta.  Both offer less than 30 minutes drives to the mill site.

If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in confidence by emailing your resume and cover letter to brljobs@westfraser.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.