West Fraser is a growing, diversified wood products company with 40 facilities and 8000 employees in western Canada and the southern United States. North America’s largest lumber producer, West Fraser has been recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For, and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers three times. Our investments in modern, competitive manufacturing facilities, product innovation and bioenergy are adding up to a bright future. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Blue Ridge Lumber division has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, professional to fill the role of:

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 Millwright 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 located near the growing, family-friendly community of Whitecourt, located in central Alberta, and a short one and half hour drive from Edmonton.  Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe and Blue Ridge areas.

If this position sounds like the career for you, apply today in confidence, by emailing your resume to: brljobs@westfraser.com by Dec 9, 2016.

Or, online through our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.

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