Job Details
Posted February 27, 2026
Full-Time
Requisition number: MILLW016686

Joyce Sawmill
Joyce, LA United States

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Millwright Level 2

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Six-inch lace-up safety-toe boots are required for this position. New hires are responsible for purchasing their own boots and must have them for orientation.

 

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.

 

What you will do:

  • Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems, and major machine centers
  • Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
  • Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
  • Understanding of preventive maintenance
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Good communication and documentation skills
  • Safe work habits
  • Use of hand and power tools
  • Operation of shop and maintenance related equipment
  • Understanding proper alignments of process equipment
  • Knowledge of rigging and material handling    

     

What you need to be successful:

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience
  • Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
  • Must be willing to travel and complete the West Fraser Qualified Millwright training program.
  • Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
  • Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
  • Must pass the trade qualifications test
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
  • Willing and able to climb stairs, ladders, or work in elevated areas
  • Willing to work in confined areas
  • Must be able to navigate around tablets to perform documentation of maintenance activities

      Skills and experience that will make you stand out:

      • Cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
      • Welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)
      • Previous Millwright experience in an Industrial Setting 

      Outstanding benefits package including:

      • Benefits starting Day 1
      • Competitive starting pay
      • On-the-job training
      • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
      • Medical, Dental & Vision
      • 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
      • 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: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

       

      We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

       

      West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

       

      We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

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

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      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.