At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve mill operations with hands-on mechanical work.
- Company: Vanderwell, a family-owned company with over 80 years in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, full benefits plan, and optional RSP plans.
- Other info: 7/7 shift schedule with camp rooms available for non-local candidates.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification and 3-5 years of industrial experience.
The predicted salary is between 48.5 - 48.5 $ per hour.
Who We Are
Vanderwell is an Alberta, family‑owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years.
We have modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.
We’re a major employer in the local region, with more than 160 employees working throughout the operation – mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration.
Contract and part‑time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.
What We Offer
Vanderwell offers stable, long‑term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living.
We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking to hire a
Journeyperson Millwright for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. This role involves a range of tasks required to maintain and improve mill operations.
- Job Duties
- 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.
- Working Conditions
Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards.
Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required.
Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions.
Qualifications
- A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player.
- Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic certification.
- A minimum of 3‑5 years of industrial experience, preferably working in a sawmill.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work at different heights.
- Shift Schedules
7 days on and 7 days off (mix of days and nights); camp rooms are available for non‑local candidates.
Thursday – Sunday, 6am – 6pm.
Monday – Thursday, 6 – 6 (two weeks of days, followed by two weeks of nights).
Pay Rates
Level 1 Millwright – $48.50/hr
Level 2 Millwright – $50.50/hr
Millwrights are scheduled for 44 hours per week, with overtime hours available.
If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.
We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.
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Journeyperson Millwright employer: Vanderwell
Vanderwell is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its strong family-oriented culture and commitment to employee well-being. With over 80 years of experience in the industry, we offer stable, long-term employment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan, ensuring our employees enjoy a good standard of living. Located in the heart of northern Alberta, our modern facilities provide ample opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team environment.
