Posted 18 days ago
Red Seal Millwright Journeyman
@ Mercer Celgar
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
Mercer Celgar is hiring a Red Seal Millwright to join its maintenance team in Castlegar, BC, on a full-time basis. The role covers precision maintenance, alignment and predictive maintenance of heavy industrial pulp mill equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors and turbines. The posting states a base salary of $54.79 per hour under the Labour Agreement, with pension and group benefits and no waiting period.
Pay:
$54.79 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, conveyors and turbines
- Perform precision alignments and fits with hand and power tools
- Execute preventative and predictive maintenance schedules
- Collaborate with electrical and operations teams on mechanical problems
- Maintain workspace, tool inventory and maintenance records
Requirements summary:
- Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement as a Millwright
- Maintenance experience in a heavy industrial setting
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, oil sampling and predictive technologies
- Ability to work under pressure during shutdowns or emergency repairs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (Millwright) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Mercer Celgar
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Full company description
Pulp. Mass timber. Lumber. Pallets. Bioenergy. Biochemicals. All from one input — responsibly sourced wood fibre, converted at scale into the materials a low-carbon economy needs. Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ: MERC) is a global forest products company with operations across Germany, Canada, and the United States, and approximately 3,580 team members. We operate four of the most modern pulp mills in Europe and North America, three mass timber facilities, two major sawmill and pallet operations in Germany, and a lignin pilot plant at Rosenthal turning a byproduct of pulp-making into a renewable alternative to fossil chemicals. The numbers: 2.1 million ADMTs of kraft pulp a year, 86% of it NBSK. 960 MMfbm of lumber. 17 million Euro-pallets. 210,000 m³ of cross-laminated timber — roughly 20% of North American CLT capacity from our Spokane plant alone. 45,000 m³ of glulam. 230,000 tonnes of wood pellets and briquettes. 398 MW of cogenerated electricity feeding our mills and the regional grids around them. Fibre certified under FSC, PEFC, and SFI chain-of-custody standards. Stendal. Rosenthal. Celgar. Peace River. Friesau. Torgau. Spokane. Conway. Okanagan Falls. Nine operating sites, each a long-term employer and industrial partner in the community around it. In Canada, that includes enduring relationships with First Nations, Métis Settlements, and Indigenous communities whose lands, governance, and partnerships are central to how we operate. Our vision is to transform biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world. Our values — Be Safe & Healthy, Be Sustainable, Be Respectful, Be Bold — shape how we work every day. Our Vision 2030 strategy commits us to doing more with every tree: more bioproducts, more circularity, more value to the places where we operate. Follow Mercer for what wood fibre can become next. mercerint.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,334
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 430
- Reported office locations
- Suite 1120, 700 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8, CA
- #1 Pulp Mill Site Road, Pulp Mill Site, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V7, CA
- Charlottenstraße 59, Berlin, 10117, DE
- 14900 Interurban Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98168, US
- 1921 Arrow Lakes Dr, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 3H9, CA
- Goldbecker Straße 1, Arneburg, Saxony-Anhalt 39596 , DE
- Am Bahnhof 123, Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Thuringia 07929, DE
- Forstweg 1 04860, Torgau, DE
- 19202 Garland Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99027, US
- 2002C Dyffryn Road, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0, CA
- Business categories
- Wine And Spirits
- Solar
- Renewable Energy
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Mercer Celgar
- Mercer International Inc.
- Specialties
- NBSK Pulp
- Renewable Energy
- Bio-Chemicals
- Lumber
- Lumber Derivatives
- NBHK Pulp
- Cross-laminated timber
- Lignin
- sustainable forest products
- Market Pulp (NBSK & NBHK)
- High-quality Lumber
- Mass Timber Construction
- Circular Economy Solutions
- EPAL-certified Pallets
- Fiber Resource Optimization
- Environmental Certification Compliance
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Circular Economy Solutions
- Bioproducts
- and Harvesting and Transportation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 201,790,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Pulp. Mass timber. Lumber. Pallets. Bioenergy. Biochemicals. All from one input — responsibly sourced wood fibre, converted at scale into the materials a low-carbon economy needs. Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ: MERC) is a global forest products company with operations across Germany, Canada, and the United States, and approximately 3,580 team members. We operate four of the most modern pulp mills in Europe and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper & Forest Products |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | NBSK PulpRenewable EnergyBio-ChemicalsLumberLumber DerivativesNBHK PulpCross-laminated timberLigninsustainable forest productsMarket Pulp (NBSK & NBHK) |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
| View page |
Description
Company Description
Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realized every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, and fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Position Description
Mercer Celgar is seeking a safety-minded, highly skilled Red Seal Millwright to join the maintenance team in Castlegar, BC. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the precision maintenance and reliability of a wide array of heavy industrial equipment within a world-class pulp facility.
Core Responsibilities
- Prioritize and uphold the Celgar World Class Safety Program in all daily activities.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial machinery including pumps, compressors, conveyors, and turbines.
- Perform precision alignments and fits using specialized hand and power tools.
- Execute prescribed preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure maximum mill uptime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and operations departments, to solve mechanical challenges.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while managing tool inventory and maintenance records.
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) as a Millwright is required.
- Maintenance experience in a heavy industrial setting.
- Strong understanding of vibration analysis, oil sampling, and other predictive maintenance technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure during mill shutdowns or emergency repair situations.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively in a team setting.
Benefits
At Mercer Celgar, we invest in our team members and ensure their well-being. As a member of our team, vacation and benefits are as per the Labour Agreement between Mercer Celgar and the Private Woodworkers of Canada Local #1 and include:
Pension and Benefits
- We provide a competitive pension plan.
- Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits and an onsite gym.
- Base Salary: $54.79 hourly per the Labour Agreement
Application Process
Mercer Celgar is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Submit your resume to the documents folder on the application. Resumes and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than November 3, 2026.
We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
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