Reliability Technician Apprentice - Longview - West Fraser

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate the ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner, following all safety procedures and rules including general safety rules, SWI, ZES, Hazard Communications, hot work procedures, and all other rules concerning Pedestrian Mobile Equipment Interface. 

Demonstrate the ability to be a team player by:

A) Participating in team meetings; contributing by asking questions and listening to what is being said. 

B) Being constructive and tactful with all team members.

C) Treating everyone with dignity and respect. 

D) Utilizing up-time, suggesting job improvements, and housekeeping duties.

E) Keeping a consistent flow of material and completing daily, weekly, and monthly PM's on equipment.

F) Reporting any and all near miss incidents and job hazards, along with any other job duties or tasks assigned by supervisor. 

CRITERIA:

1. Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES LOTO, hot work, proper tool for the task, and fall protection
2. Must score 50% or better on the Millwright Apprentice Test, possess good reading and writing skills
3. Demonstrate the ability to operate grease gun, fill oil bowls, properly identify grease and oil types for each bearing, gearbox, coupling, or oiler
4. Complete daily oil consumption log, fill bulk tanks and equipment hydraulic tanks
5. Communicate with supervision and mechanics regarding equipment issues; monitor problem areas and correct failures due to leaks or lubrication
6. Identify poor machine health while completing preventative maintenance work orders to create work requests for future repair
7. Must be able to learn equipment lubrication intervals and routes
8. Understand ISO codes and filtration
9. Complete FLHRA card on high-risk activities
10. Must be able to work unsupervised and work during downtime and non-production hours
11. This position will include required training to advance through the reliability technician levels, which will be provided by the company granting several certifications as training progresses (may require travel at company's expense)
12. The West Fraser millwright classes will also be required training in this position to advance the understanding of best practices and operating conditions and help to identify opportunities to continually improve the process
13. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

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

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

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

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

Education

• GED or better
• High School or better

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