Job Title: Millwright
Job Description
This role focuses on setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery in a sawmill environment that includes a sawmill, planer mill, and re-saw plant. You will work primarily in the sawmill alongside a team of experienced millwrights, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
Responsibilities
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Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment in the sawmill, including head rigs, quad saws, edgers, sorters, stackers, log cut-up systems, Nicholson debarkers, and related machinery.
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Complete preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
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Follow manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other technical specifications to perform maintenance and repair tasks accurately.
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Diagnose and troubleshoot faulty or malfunctioning machinery, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
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Control and reduce downtime by continuously improving the performance and reliability of sawmill manufacturing equipment.
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Perform mechanical repairs, adjustments, and component replacements to keep equipment operating within specifications.
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Use welding and related fabrication skills as needed to repair or modify equipment and support maintenance activities.
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Collaborate with other millwrights, maintenance technicians, and production staff to coordinate maintenance work with production schedules.
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Maintain a safe and clean working environment in strict compliance with health and safety practices and procedures.
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Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and recommend proactive maintenance solutions.
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Support maintenance activities in other areas of the facility, such as the planer mill and re-saw plant, as needed.
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Work flexible shifts, including occasional Saturdays and potential rotation between day, afternoon, and graveyard shifts, to support production and maintenance needs.
Essential Skills
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Valid Red Seal Millwright Ticket.
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3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Hands-on experience with sawmill or similar heavy industrial equipment maintenance and repair.
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Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and manufacturing equipment issues.
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Experience as a maintenance technician with a focus on reliability and uptime.
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Proficiency in reading and interpreting manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications.
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Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment problems.
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Welding skills to support equipment repair and maintenance tasks.
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Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, graveyards, and occasional Saturdays.
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Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
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Commitment to working safely and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
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Ability to work effectively in a team-based, industrial environment with loud machinery and varying conditions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in a sawmill or planer mill environment.
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Experience maintaining older-type industrial equipment.
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Comfort working both indoors and outdoors within a plant environment.
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Ability to adapt to changing shift patterns and support rotating schedules as required.
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Interest in long-term career growth
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, family-oriented operation that offers steady and consistent hours, with a strong track record of no layoffs for many years. The culture emphasizes a tight-knit team, friendly and approachable leadership, and a supportive environment where many employees choose to stay long term. There are clear opportunities for advancement
Work Environment
The work environment is a family-owned, industrial sawmill operation with a steady-paced yet laid-back atmosphere. You will work around older-type equipment in a combined indoor and outdoor plant setting where machinery can be loud during operation. Safety is the top priority, followed by production, and the team emphasizes safe work practices at all times. The maintenance team currently includes multiple millwrights, with some employees in training and others approaching retirement, creating a dynamic environment with knowledge sharing and succession opportunities. Shifts typically run Monday to Friday, with flexibility required across day (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), afternoon (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), and occasional graveyard (10:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.) shifts. While graveyard shifts are not frequent, you should be prepared to work them when needed, and occasional Saturday shifts (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) may be required depending on production and maintenance demands. There is no fixed rotation, and schedules may adjust based on operational needs, with employees often having input on shift preferences at certain locations. Coveralls are provided as part of the dress code, while appropriate safety footwear is required and not provided. The environment combines hands-on mechanical work, exposure to industrial noise, and collaboration with a close-knit team that prioritizes safety, reliability, and long-term stability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $54.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
