West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX and is one of Canada’s top 10 employers. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Edson Sawmill, a division of West Fraser, located in Edson, Alberta has an immediate opening for a:

JOURNEYPERSON MILLWRIGHT- PLANERMAN

The candidate will be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting and preventative maintenance strategies.

Duties include:

  • Work in a safe manner using proper PPE
  • Maintenance of pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process.
  • Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment
  • Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment.
  • Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment and repair as required.
  • Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders
  • Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings
  • Verify and document repairs made

Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright certification
  • Ability to read blue prints, plans and schematics
  • Mechanical  aptitude; excellent problem solving skills
  • Commitment to working safely and creating a safe work place
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Flexible schedule in order to work day, evening, weekend and graveyard shifts

Considered a strong asset:

  • Previous experience working in a planer mill
  • A Red Seal Certificate
  • Knowledge of hydraulics

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.

Edson is located 2 hours west of Edmonton and 2 hours east of Jasper National Park. Edson is a growing community of approximately 9,000 permanent residents and has a full range of recreational and cultural facilities. People from Edson enjoy outdoor hockey, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, downhill and cross country skiing, curling, kayaking, golfing and various outdoor and indoor activities. With a friendly “small town” atmosphere and some great recreational and cultural facilities, once you get a taste of living in Edson you’ll be hooked.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence to Eric Suter via email at edson@westfraser.com.

For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs.

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