Sawmill Millwright/Welder - Graveyard Shift

S&R Sawmills has a long history of Custom Cutting in the Lower Mainland. We are a family run business that was established in 1963 and we currently have a workforce of over 300 employees on a large strip of the Fraser River. Employee safety is the highest priority with experience, knowledge and hard work being the backbone for many years.

We are looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are safety conscious and interested in a long-term career with us. This role is a full-time, permanent position which includes a benefits package and pension plan.

Role Description:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, Millwright employees are responsible for safely performing quality work and preventative maintenance on all plant systems and machinery. We have a wide variety of industrial equipment from hydraulic grapples to vertical band mills.

*Currently looking for Graveyard Shift Millwrights with welding experience*

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, replace and repair plant systems and machinery, reporting to your supervisor daily
• Safe operation and start-up of heavy equipment
• Minimize downtime by identifying and repairing breakdowns before they happen
• Follow preventative maintenance plan
• Work in a safe manner following all Lock Out, Hot Work and Safe Work Procedures
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised to get tasks done in a timely manner
• Team player, with good communication skills
• Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management or a member of the safety committee

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic Certification
• Ability to follow instructions and read blueprints
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems
• Experience driving a forklift
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics an asset
• Stick welding an asset
• Required to work at heights and/or tight spaces occasionally
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday and have flexible shift availability, including mornings, afternoons and graveyard

Work Environment:

• Safety focused working environment
• Indoor/Outdoor working environment

Eligibility:

• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada

What we offer:

• Full-time hours with overtime opportunities
• Company Pension Plan
• Dental Care
• Health Care
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• On-site Parking

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44.82-$45.82 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work a Graveyard shift?
• Are you a Red Seal millwright?

Work Location: In person