- Salary
- $48 – $50
- Location
- Slave Lake
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Vanderwell Contractors Ltd.
Journeyperson Millwright
Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company that has been operating in northern
Alberta for more than 80 years. They have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill
facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for
wholesale customers.
A major employer in the local region, they have more than 150 employees working
throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and
mobile equipment shops, and administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Changing saws and knives, lubricating mill floor equipment, and replacing tool tips on de-barkers
Calibrating trim saws and checking for lugs out of line, cracked saws, warped or broken belts
Receiving equipment status reports from operators, identifying any problems and repairs as required to operate
Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required
Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-5 years of industrial experience, preferably working in a sawmill
A valid Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification
Salary: We offer a range from $48.50 - $50.50 hour based on qualifications
Benefits: Extended Health Care, Vision, Dental and AD&D and Life Insurance..
Job Type: Full-time permanent, Minimum of 36 hours per week
Language: At least intermediate English is required.
Job Location: Slave Lake, AB T0G2A4
