- Keep production moving at one of West Fraser’s first five mills and build the next chapter of your trade career
- Earn $53.95 per hour as a certified Millwright on the starting afternoon shift, plus relocation assistance, health advantages, a 5% appreciation bonus paid twice yearly, and company-funded pension
- Put down roots in Chetwynd with a close-knit maintenance crew, room to grow into planning or leadership, and mountains, lakes and rivers close by

About West Fraser

Founded in Quesnel, BC, in 1955 by three brothers, West Fraser has grown from a 12-person planer mill into one of the largest producers of renewable wood building products, with more than 50 facilities and approximately 10,000 employees across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Its scale is global, yet its roots remain local: the founding family’s small-business character still shapes how teams work, how people are treated and how operating communities are supported. West Fraser makes lumber, OSB, plywood, LVL, MDF, particleboard and pulp for homebuilding, commercial construction, industrial uses and interior applications, drawing more value from each log through connected operations and responsible forest practices.

West Fraser was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, its 13th consecutive year receiving the honour. The company works to create safe, inclusive workplaces where employees feel valued, supported and able to grow, with safety serving as a core value and shared responsibility across the organization. That commitment extends beyond the mill gates,



with regional teams partnering with local organizations to support basic needs, health and wellness, recreation, education and environmental stewardship, along with the economic, social and environmental priorities of Indigenous Nations. Employees join a company that reinvests in its mills and people, promotes from within and offers career paths across trades, operations, forestry, engineering and professional services.

For more information, please visit our website: westfraser.com

About the Opportunity

West Fraser is looking for full-time Millwrights based in Chetwynd, British Columbia .

Reporting to the Reliability Coordinator, you will help keep production equipment operating safely and reliably, minimize downtime and support the mill’s reliability program.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs and breakdown response across the Chetwynd facility, including troubleshooting equipment concerns before they interrupt production.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on conveyors, drive systems, saws, debarkers, sorters, stackers and compressors




- Troubleshooting mechanical faults and addressing concerns before they cause equipment failure or production downtime
- Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems, pumps, valves and cylinders
- Assembling, installing, setting up and repairing machinery using hoisting and lifting devices
- Working from man-lifts using the required fall-protection equipment
- Following established safety procedures, lockout protocols and pre-task hazard assessments
- Responding to breakdowns and returning production equipment to service safely and promptly
- Collaborating with production employees and other trades to complete maintenance work

Note: Flexibility is required, as shift structures may change as the operation grows. Overtime and extended hours may be required to complete maintenance work and return the mill to operation.

About You

To qualify, you will need a valid Interprovincial Red Seal or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright certification , along with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. Previous maintenance planning, supervisory or team leadership experience will be viewed favourably, with additional premiums available for eligible chargehand or leadership duties.

Third-year apprentices eligible and preparing to enter their fourth year, along with current fourth-year apprentices , will also be considered.

The following are required :

- Willingness to work on a variety of shifts
- Availability to work overtime or extended hours when required
- Ability to work at height from man-lifts using fall-protection equipment

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

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📌 Millwrights (Chetwynd)
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