Millwright Level 1

West Fraser

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At West Fraser, we don’t just manufacture lumber — we build people. We’re a team-driven manufacturing facility focused on safety, reliability, and personal growth. Our Millwrights are the glue that keeps our mill together and running. Millwrights are the backbone of our operation and keep us running — and we treat them like it. This position requires someone who shows up, works hard, and is proud to do a job well. If you’re looking to build skills and grow with a company that respects your time and effort, keep reading.

Requirements

Reliable, consistent attendance (non-negotiable)
Positive attitude and strong communication
Safety oriented and ability to work weekends and overtime
High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a Millwright Assessment test and hands-on assessment at our mill
Must be willing to travel a few times a year to complete the West Fraser Qualified Millwright training courses
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime to support 24/7 operations
Ability to follow all West Fraser safety policies and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with team members
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
Ability to work in outdoor environments and loud, high-volume conditions
Successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical

Nice To Haves

Cutting touch and welding experience
1-3 years of Millwright work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing setting
Positive employee referral or professional reference
Interest in learning new skills and cross-training over time
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team environment

Responsibilities

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 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
Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill
Replace defective parts of 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
Be on time, every time — your role matters here