Job Details
Posted June 26, 2025
Full-Time
Requisition number: CERTI012749

Slave Lake Veneer
Slave Lake AB Canada

Industrial Mechanic (Certified Millwright)

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Slave Lake division in Slave Lake, Alberta, is recruiting for an Industrial Mechanic (Certified Millwright)

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you would be a key player in the company-wide continuous improvement effort, through daily use of troubleshooting, predictive, and preventive maintenance strategies.

You'll Do:

  • Work in a safe manner using proper PPE
  • 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
  • Use knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings
  • Verify and document repairs made
  • Working various shifts patterns.

You have:

  • A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright certification
  • Ability to read blue prints, plans and schematics
  • Mechanical aptitude; excellent problem solving skills
  • Commitment to working safely and creating a safe work place
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Must be able to work various shifts
  • Mill experience, preferred

Your Workplace Location: Slave Lake is a family-friendly community and offers excellent year-round recreational activities.  Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the Slave Lake area. To learn more visit: Slave Lake, AB | Official Website

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

Discover West Fraser in Western Canada (youtube.com)

What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)

Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and discover more about our current opportunities! 

Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.  

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Apply Now

Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

Apply now and discover more about our current opportunities. We thank everyone for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.