Certified Millwright - Planerman (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  West Fraser Timber Co Ltd

  Manning, Alberta, Canada

Listed on the TSX, West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company. Recognized for the fifth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates, we continue to grow and are looking for talented people to join our team. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Manning Forest Products division is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of:

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT - PLANERMAN

Reporting to the Head Planerman, the Planerman will be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting and predictive, preventative maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times.
  • Maintenance of all planermill equipment
  • Planer setup
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to think tactically and strategically and be detailed / results oriented
  • Self-motivated and capable of working without direct supervision

Position requirements include:

  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision
  • Knowledge of functionality and maintenance associated with a Gilbert Planer, trimsaws, stackers, banders, sorter, trim lines
  • Understanding of preventative maintenance processes related to a planermill
  • Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts
  • Preference will be given to a Valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright

Manning Forest Products is a sawmill located 99 kilometers from Peace River and approximately 280 kilometers north of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The town is situated around the scenic Notikewin River that provides an idyllic backdrop for the tree lined streets, an abundance of flower stands and pedestrian friendly streets. Medical, educational and retail services are provided to the approximate 1400 residents along with a pool, ball diamonds, curling and hockey facilities, golf course and river walking trails. Manning and its surrounding area is a paradise for hunting, fishing, quadding and snowmobiling.