Reliability Tech 1

Company: West Fraser
Location: Clinton
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

The Reliability Technician is central to the reliability and engineering team. The scope of this position is to increase the productivity and efficiency of the process by identifying and reducing reliability issues by conducting proper preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment, continuously improving the PM program, and evaluating equipment life plans. This team will also utilize data gathering tools and analyze the results to assist with decision making and implement improvements to increase reliability to improve the mill’s bottom-line profitability. Duties and Responsibilities These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for all vibration readings and analysis to reduce the downtime associated with failures to process equipment thus improving the profitability of the mill. Collect and analyze vibration data from equipment using a company that provided vibration data collection instruments and software. Responsible for the preventative maintenance program and execution of it. Assist with determination of PM frequency. Conduct PMs based on determined frequency! Report findings via company provided CMMS software system. Occasionally, make repairs based on the issues found during the PM inspections. Assist with the development of new PM's and enter them in CMMS. Responsible for the mill fire suppression program from water source to spray nozzle. Assist with planning and design of new fire prot4ection systems. Lead technician for troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. Coordinate inspection of fire extinguishers. Maintain fire protection valve houses, computerized monitoring systems, and backup fire protection equipment. Monitor and report on the hot work reporting program. Collect and enter completed hot work permits into the hot work database and review data for compliance. Report on compliance with findings to manager Assist with CMMS training. Provide technical assistance to mill areas when required. Assist with equipment repairs/modification/installation when needed by management. Participate in on-call millwright/electrician when scheduled. Provide technical support for production, maintenance management and technical personnel. Consistent, predictable attendance Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform these roles. These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be considered for the position. A reasonable accommodation may be allowed for some aspects of the role as determined by Human Resources. Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. High School or GED required. Demonstrated proficiency as a millwright or electrician. 4 or more years of relevant maintenance and/or reliability experience in fixed plan equipment Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (forest products industry preferred) Experience in predictive maintenance tools and techniques (Pd.M.) Advanced computer skills including MS Office software. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and the tools associated with failure detection (i.e., vibration analysis, oil monitoring, thermography, NDT) as well as the software associated with them. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude Strong written and verbal communication skills Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required. Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team. Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills. Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include: Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay 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 Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities. Application: If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs. 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, plywood, and energy with over sixty 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 Lumber. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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