Job Category : Maintenance & Skilled Trades

- Full-Time

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Blue Ridge Lumber
Blue Ridge, AB T0E0B0, CAN

Description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Blue Ridge Lumber is currently recruiting for a Welder Certified .

You'll Do:

- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Ensuring consistent operations of equipment
- Maintenance of pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process
- Undertake a preventative maintenance program for equipment
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to repair equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment and repair as required
- Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders
- Verify and document completed repairs
- Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings

You have:

- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Ensuring consistent operations of equipment
- Maintenance of pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process
- Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to repair equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment and repair as required
- Repair and assemble hydraulic equipment and cylinders
- Verify and document completed repairs
- Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings




- A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright Certification or Provincial Journeyperson Welding Certification
- Ability to read blueprints, plans and schematics
- Mechanical aptitude; excellent problem-solving skills
- Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Organizational and planning skills
- Trouble shooting in a fast-paced workplace
- Flexible schedule to work - day, evening, weekend and graveyard shifts
- Strong working knowledge of sawmill & planer maintenance will be an asset

Compensation Package:

- The hourly pay rate for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
- Are you open to relocating? We offer comprehensive relocation support

Your Workplace Location: Positioned in Slave Lake, Alberta, our team enjoys a prime location amidst the region's tranquillity, just minutes away from the serene shores of Slave Lake itself. Situated in northern Alberta, Slave Lake offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Slave Lake is not just a location;it'sa welcoming community with a population of residents who enjoy a high quality of life. Whetheryou'rean individual seeking adventure or a family looking for a serene setting, Slave Lake offers the perfect blend of opportunity and lifestyle. To discover more about Slave Lake and its offerings, visit the official Slave Lake website at .

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible produc

📌 Welder Certified (Slave Lake)
🏢 West Fraser
📍 Slave Lake