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Journeyman Millwright- Drayton Valley

Job in Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Weyerhaeuser
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Drayton Valley

Description


* 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 procedures
  • Support manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and provide support for facility systems in a safe manner, while contributing to corporate, plant, and departmental goals
  • Work 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 equipment
  • Read and interpret blueprints and be able to construct and fabricate mill equipment as required
  • Deliver predictive/preventative maintenance on plant equipment
  • Know and understand machinery lubrication, bolting and fastening, alignment and balancing, and vibration analysis
  • Knowledge and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, drive alignment and conveyance
  • Bearing installation, couplings, belts, sprockets and chain driven installations
  • Welding and metal fabrication
  • Basic principles of hydraulic/air cylinder repairs
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Well-developed planning and organizational abilities
  • Commitment to learning new systems and equipment
  • Natural self-starter
  • Ability and desire to see problems through to completion
  • Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Millwright Journeyman Certification
  • Must have at least 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance/millwright experience OR 2-year vocational/technical degree with 3 years industrial maintenance experience
  • Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift, including nights and weekends as required
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
  • Able to complete mobile equipment training
  • Ability 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 skills
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a group
  • Eligible to work in the Canada without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of pre-employment testing process
  • Ability to work within a team setting
  • Able to perform basic math and use computers
  • Industrial or Manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Experience in self-directed team environment is a plus
  • Resume detailing education and work history is required for consideration
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