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Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.’s Slave Lake Pulp Division is currently seeking a Certified Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team. The successful candidate will provide quality mechanical repair services to our Slave Lake pulp operations. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing and remedying malfunctions, and repairing and maintaining industrial equipment such as forklifts, loaders, butt-n-top machines, Jenbacher gas engines, and other mobile equipment. Ensuring the quality and standards of service to safety and production are continually maintained is essential.

 The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Automotive or Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and possess proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, particularly industrial engines. The ability to read manuals and schematics is essential. Demonstrating innovative problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to safety in the workplace is crucial. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, and exhibit excellent organizational and planning skills.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating a high-tech pulp mills supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering excellent quality of life.

The company offers:

• a competitive wage and benefits program that includes a defined contribution pension plan and comprehensive dental and health insurance benefits
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction and Work Safe Alberta.
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camp.

This position is located in Slave Lake, Alberta, a dynamic and family-oriented community, located 255 km from Edmonton and offering excellent amenities and a great quality of life.