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Millar Western’s Quesnel River Pulp Division is seeking a highly motivated Journeyperson Millwright to join the Maintenance team. The successful candidate will provide quality mechanical repair services to our pulp operations Responsibilities include maintaining pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process. This role involves undertaking a preventative maintenance program for equipment and operating hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during assembly, installation, set-up, and repair of equipment and machinery. Additionally, it includes repairing and assembling hydraulic equipment and cylinders. The role also requires utilizing knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings, verifying and documenting repairs made, and working in a safe manner using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Millwright ticket and possess proven experience in troubleshooting and working in an industrial maintenance setting. 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 high-tech pulp mills, supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life.

We offer:

• a competitive wage and benefits program that includes a defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive dental and health insurance benefits
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under the BC Forest Safety Council and Work Safe BC (COR).
• 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

This position is located in Quesnel, BC, a vibrant community of 25,000 people, located in central BC, offering excellent housing, medical, educational and recreation opportunities.

Salary: $49.78 per hour