Posted 28 days ago
Certified Millwright- Elko
@ Canfor
Elko, British Columbia
Overview
Canfor is hiring a Certified Millwright for its Elko, BC sawmill to perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on mill machinery. The work includes troubleshooting, parts requisition and safety accountability. The posting states an hourly rate of $50.115 base pay plus a total rewards package.
Pay:
$50.12 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on mill machinery
- Inspect equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
- Assemble, move, replace or dismantle machinery
- Troubleshoot issues and implement safe, reliable repairs
- Identify and request parts for timely repairs
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Certification
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
- High degree of urgency
- Lumber or industrial manufacturing knowledge (asset)
- Welding and equipment reliability experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Canfor
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Full company description
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,145
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,627
- Reported office locations
- 100–1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, CA
- 5162 Northwood Pulp Mill Road, PO Box 9000, Prince George, BC V2L 4W2, CA
- 3700 Clay Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, US
- 230 - 1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, US
- Business categories
- Green Building
- Manufacturing
- Green Consumer Goods
- Other recorded names
- Canfor
- Specialties
- Pulp Products
- SPF Lumber
- Green Energy
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Wood Products
- Engineered Wood Products
- and Lumber Products
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 324,813,762
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Pulp ProductsSPF LumberGreen EnergySouthern Yellow PineWood ProductsEngineered Wood Productsand Lumber Products |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
| View page |
| Posting ID: | 29561 | |
| Position Type: | Regular | |
| City: | Elko, BC, Canada | |
| Location: | Elko |
Are you a skilled Certified Millwright with a knack for troubleshooting complex mechanical issues? Do you value safety and sustainability as top priorities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that might just be your calling. We're seeking a Certified Millwright for our Elko, BC sawmill, where you can utilize your Red Seal technical expertise, communication skills, and troubleshooting abilities to keep our modern sawmill operating at peak performance. Join our team and work alongside industry leaders in the forest products sector.
As a Certified Millwright, your responsibilities will include:
- Working with a high-performance team dedicated to maintaining all mill machinery, including pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and pneumatic systems involved in the manufacturing process.
- Keeping our systems running smoothly by performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, which involves inspecting machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions. You should be comfortable working under pressure.
- Effective time management, assessing carefully when to assemble, move, replace, or dismantle machinery.
- Applying your knowledge, skills, and experience to troubleshoot issues, enhance equipment reliability, and implement safe, reliable fixes to keep the mill running.
- Having great attention to detail to identify and request relevant parts for timely repairs.
- Accountability for assisting in creating a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.
For this role, we are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a Red Seal Certification
- Have the physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a high degree of urgency.
- Have knowledge of the lumber or industrial manufacturing process (an asset).
- Possess experience with welding procedures and equipment reliability (an asset).
The hourly rate for this position is: $50.115
Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.
Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.
Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADH #LI-AR1
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