West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Our goals are straightforward- leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products. Our Hinton Division is seeking individuals with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following position:
JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Duty Mechanic will be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team you will be responsible for working safely within the pulp mill.
Specific duties include:
- Actively participate in Hinton Pulp safety program
- Troubleshooting and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Determining the extent of repair required
- Adjusting equipment and repairing and/or replacing defective parts
- Cleaning and performing other maintenance work
- Servicing attachments and working tools
The successful candidate will possess:
- Ticketed Alberta Journeyman or Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician
- 3rd or 4th year apprenticeships may be considered
- Previous heavy industry experience
- Experience with mobile equipment
- Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills
- Proven safety record and the utmost attention to maintain the safe operation of equipment
- Experience with welding (12 volt)
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package.
We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, theatre, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton website: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
To explore these exciting opportunities with us, submit your resume in confidence to Human Resources, Hinton Pulp, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., 760 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB., Fax to (780) 865-8504, or e-mail to hinton_resumes@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.