Reliability Tech

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). 

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401-k savings plans with company match, and vacation. 

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Vibration Analysis and Ultrasound
• Follow safe work practices and actively participate in any safety trainings and/or meetings.
• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions.
• Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high pressure situations.
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.
• Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.
• Filling reservoirs.
• Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Operating filtration equipment.
• Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment.
• Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Fulfilling planned lubrication activities.
• Provide feedback on PM’s to request work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Perform field level oil analysis, including: Crackle, Viscosity, demulsibility and Blotter Test.
• Collect, label and mail samples for analysis.
• Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance for production systems.
• Other tasks as directed by maintenance leadership.

Required skills and experience include:

• Ability to work safely and identify hazards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and good team building skills.
• Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively.
• Capability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage).
• Capability to operate moderately complex software and web-based programs for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis.
• Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts and application of these concepts such as: Viscosity, NLGI #’s, V.I., A.W., E.P. R&O, ISO Cleanliness, Beta Filter Rating, etc.).
• Have a strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions.
• Should be qualified to operate lifting equipment.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work habits.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

If you are ready to build your career with a company that thrives on a safe work environment, growth, rewarding work, challenge and opportunity, come apply with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site.  No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Experience

• 2 year(s): Must have at least two years of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation experience, with contamination control and maintenance functions.