Journeyman Millwright- Drayton Valley
Job in
Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Weyerhaeuser
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Drayton ValleyDescription
* Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We've been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has awarded us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times.
We are seeking a full-time Journeyman Millwright to work at our Drayton Valley, AB Sawmill for an immediate opening. We are looking for individuals who are committed to safety & have a desire to work in a team environment within a manufacturing facility while maintaining a positive attitude and good work ethic.
Starting Base Rate is: $
Key Functions:
Total commitment to working safely, following all safety rules and company policies and proceduresSupport manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and provide support for facility systems in a safe manner, while contributing to corporate, plant, and departmental goalsWork with a team of millwrights, electricians, and welders to deliver preventative and routine maintenance on plant equipment, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical problems, and work on capital projects including upgrading and installation of equipmentRead and interpret blueprints and be able to construct and fabricate mill equipment as requiredDeliver predictive/preventative maintenance on plant equipmentKnow and understand machinery lubrication, bolting and fastening, alignment and balancing, and vibration analysisKnowledge and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, drive alignment and conveyanceBearing installation, couplings, belts, sprockets and chain driven installationsWelding and metal fabricationBasic principles of hydraulic/air cylinder repairsStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skillsWell-developed planning and organizational abilitiesCommitment to learning new systems and equipmentNatural self-starterAbility and desire to see problems through to completionQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED is requiredMillwright Journeyman CertificationMust have at least 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance/millwright experience OR 2-year vocational/technical degree with 3 years industrial maintenance experienceWillingness to wear all required personal protective equipmentWillingness to work a rotating shift, including nights and weekends as requiredAble to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipmentAble to complete mobile equipment trainingAbility to perform the essential job functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, and bending.Must have basic computer skillsMust be able to work independently as well as in a groupEligible to work in the Canada without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of pre-employment testing processAbility to work within a team settingAble to perform basic math and use computersIndustrial or Manufacturing experience is a plusExperience in self-directed team environment is a plusResume detailing education and work history is required for consideration
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