Maintenance Tech - Day One Benefits

West Fraser
Opelika, AL

Maintenance Tech - Day One Benefits at West Fraser summary:

Seeking an experienced millwright/maintenance technician to perform installation, alignment, repair, and preventative maintenance on industrial woodworking equipment and conveying systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Role requires reading drawings, using hand and power tools, hoists, welding and oxy-acetylene torch skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and be on-call. Requires minimum 3 years verifiable millwright experience, high school diploma or GED, own basic tools, and successful completion of assessments, drug screen, physical, and background check.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

MILLWRIGHT

OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team, you will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.

What you will do:

  • 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

What you need to be successful:

  • Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Requires own basic tools
  • Must have minimum 3 years verifiable work experience as a millwright in industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
  • Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
  • Must successfully complete an assessment test, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
  • Our outstanding benefits package includes:
  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical/Dental/Vision BCBS
  • 401K with 100% company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid 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:

No phone inquiries, please.

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:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

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. 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Keywords:

millwright, industrial maintenance, equipment alignment, welding GMAW SMAW, oxy-acetylene torch, preventive maintenance, conveyor repair, mechanical troubleshooting, rotating shifts, manufacturing maintenance

Posted 2026-01-31

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