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We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for people who want to build a career in our company.. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site.. West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe.. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).. We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development.

Sorter

Our employees drive our success.  We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for people who want to build a career in our company. What you will do:Make sure boards are sorting to the right pockets by productMake sure safety pins are removed before start upCommunicate downtime to the downtime recorderInvestigate mill downtime and offer assistanceKeep boards straight in sorter bays and straighten crossed up units on the bin removal chainsConstantly do visual quality checksBe familiar with reading a ruler and precision calipersAssist the trim saw operator and stacker personnel when help is neededAssist maintenance in machine repairsPerform regular PMsKeep work area cleanTo assist other coworkers as neededPerform other duties as assigned by SupervisorEducation and Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or GED requiredGood communication skillsMust know how to follow directionsMust have the ability to learn all required dutiesMust be able to work unsupervisedStrong desire to learn other jobsQuick learnerGood attendance recordOur highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting payOn-the-job trainingA culture that strongly believes in promoting from withinMedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401k with company match & retirement contributionEmployee stock Purchase PlanPaid vacations and holidays Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.Apply with us:If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free WorkplaceWe thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

S / M Sorter Op - Entry

May include but not limited to cutting, welding, repair chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings, belts, sheaves, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, crane and rolling stock.. Experience with the precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, and pumps. Experience with fabrication, cutting with a torch, and welding with an arc welder. Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Maintenance Tech Ii

What you will do:
<ul>
<li>Work involves a complete range and wide variety of duties involving diversified and difficult work using technical electronic diagnostics, computer equipment, and a variety of precision instruments; requiring much care to effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise work on general maintenance.</li>
<li>Responsible for mechanical repairs, maintenance, and PMs to equipment and rolling stock. May include but not limited to cutting, welding, repair chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings, belts, sheaves, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, crane and rolling stock.  These functions will be assigned through work orders, PM tasks or as needed basis</li>
<li>Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of machinery and equipment.</li>
<li>Start, observe, operate, or otherwise activate equipment to detect or verify correction of malfunction.</li>
<li>Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance. Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.</li>
<li>Adjust mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input, or output.</li>
<li>Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.</li>
<li>Specific knowledge of pumps, conveyer systems, motors, and drives is required in the performance of regular or assigned duties.</li>
<li>Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes as needed</li>
<li>May be asked to lead/participate on improvement/planning teams</li>
<li>Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.</li>
<li>Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience you will need:
<ul>
<li>Minimum High School or GED required</li>
<li>Must be able to understand and satisfactory complete WO's, PM's and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures</li>
<li>Must furnish own tools</li>
<li>Experience with the precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, and pumps</li>
<li>Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors</li>
<li>Experience reading blueprints</li>
<li>Two (2) years or more of experience installing, trouble shooting and repairing heavy equipment</li>
<li>Experience with fabrication, cutting with a torch, and welding with an arc welder</li>
<li>Experience in a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>A combination of higher education and experience will be taken into consideration</li>
<li>Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team</li>
<li>Ability to work in extreme environment (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)</li>
<li>Ability to bend, reach, walk, lift and climb</li>
<li>Willing and able to work a 10-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays</li>
<li>Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills</li>
<li>Consistent, predictable attendance</li>
</ul>
 What will make you stand out:
<ul>
<li>Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics</li>
<li>Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)</li>
<li>Experience performing lubrication preventative maintenance and troubleshooting lubrication related failures</li>
</ul>
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Benefits starting Day 1</li>
<li>Competitive starting pay</li>
<li>On-the-job training</li>
<li>A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within</li>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Disability Insurance</li>
<li>401k with company match & retirement contribution</li>
<li>Employee stock Purchase Plan</li>
<li>Paid vacations and holidays</li>
</ul>
 
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
Apply with us:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: <a href="http://www.westfraser.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.westfraser.com/jobs</a>
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<h4>Education</h4>Required<ul><li>GED or better</li><li>High School or better</li></ul>

Maintenance Tech II

Update power distribution system, MCC, and switch gears. Electrical circuitry and components, including circuit breakers, motors, and controllers, control devices, motor theory, rigging, precision alignments. Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000. Allen Bradley Communications – Devicenet & Ethernet. West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada.

Electrician

Our Electrician position is responsible for troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility.
 
What you will do:
*Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
*Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repair
*Troubleshoot, program, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
*Identify and troubleshoot objects using electrical control schematics
*Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor
*Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints, and schematics
*Program AC & DC variable speed drivers
*Update power distribution system, MCC, and switch gears
*Install electrical equipment consisting of variable frequency drives, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems
*Maintain and troubleshoot various optimizations systems
 
Required skills you will need:
*Lock-out procedures
*Field Level Hazard Risk Assessments (FLHRA)
*Electrical circuitry and components, including circuit breakers, motors, and controllers, control devices, motor theory, rigging,       precision alignments
*Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
*Predictive and preventative maintenance
*Computer and PLC skills
*Able to use hand and power tools and to understand proper use, including multi-meters, knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase AC
*Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
*Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
Experience you will need:
*Must have 2 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronics and/or Associates Degree in industrial electrical maintenance
*Allen Bradley PLC5
*Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000
*Allen Bradley Panelviews
*Allen Bradley Communications – Devicenet & Ethernet
*Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)
*Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic
*Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
 
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training and a
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Relocation is available for this role
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
 
Diana Dalton
diana.dalton@westfraser.com
 
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace<h4>Education</h4>Required<ul><li>High School or better</li><li>GED or better</li></ul>