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Millwright Level 1

West Fraser


Job Location:

Lanett, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In general all Care and Maintenance Team Members are required to plan and perform all maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant property equipment machinery and tools in good operating condition; diagnose problems and work in many varied and diversified capacities required in general care and maintenance overhaul and repair of plant equipment processes and facilities. Periodically perform or assist others in routine to moderately complex repairs to plant equipment and machinery.

What you will do:

  • Work involves a complete range and wide variety of duties involving diversified and difficult work using technical diagnostics computer equipment and a variety of precision instruments; requiring much care to effectively and efficiently diagnose dismantle repair lubricate reassemble or otherwise work on general maintenance.
  • Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight sound or actions of machinery and equipment.
  • Start observe operate or otherwise inactivate equipment to detect or verify correct functions.
  • Inspect adjust clean or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance. Tear down replace repair install and assemble equipment parts components and accessories.
  • Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.
  • Specific knowledge of pumps conveyor systems motors and drives is required in the performance of regular or assigned duties.
  • Work rotating shifts holidays weekends and overtime as scheduled or required.
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training.

Education and Experience you will need:

  • Minimum High School or GED
  • Three (3) years or more of experience installing troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with fabrication cutting with a torch and welding with an arc welder
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Eligible to legally work in the United States
  • Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights weekends and holidays
  • Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required
  • Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
  • Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
  • Consistent predictable attendance

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

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:

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries please.

West Fraser believes inclusive diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce safer operations and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race gender national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace


About Company

We make renewable wood building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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