Role overview

Position Title:
Millwright Technician
Grande Prairie, AB

Number of positions - 2

Pay Rate:
$36.56 - $53.76 per hour plus shift premium

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Permanent

About The Role:
This position will report to the Finished Products Area Maintenance Manager in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The successful candidate may be required to transfer to a different maintenance team based on future business needs. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill, employees approximately 390 mill employees in a 24-hour operation.

Key Functions
The Millwright Technician is responsible for providing the necessary repair and preventative maintenance on area equipment.
Key Accountabilities

Safety

Participate in safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Maintain Equipment

Participate in a team environment while maintaining a high level of precision on variety of equipment in all areas of the mill.

Perform Preventative Maintenance

Perform Preventative maintenance work, complete work orders and PM routes as required by area of responsibility.
Ability to develop a preventative maintenance mindset vs a reactionary

Failure Elimination

Actively participate in the RCFA process for the mill.
Perform surveys of failure causes related to lubrication on equipment using technical knowledge and equipment history to identify solutions to eliminate problems

Work Systems Improvements

Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Core Competencies

Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
Time Management – Planning and Organizing
Development and Continual Learning
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Decision Making and Judgment
Communication
Teamwork

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

High school diploma, GED, or trade school
Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call
5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
Experience in reading engineering drawings
Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, chains, sprockets, conveyors, etc.
Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
Ability to travel internationally if required.
Strong leadership skills
Strong organizational skills
Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for team needs and concerns
The ability to lead and direct team members in a professional manner

Preferred qualifications include:

Journeyperson Millwright
5 years’ experience as a full-time millwright journeyperson technician

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

Paid time off, including Vacation and Holidays
Medical & Dental
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Life & Disability Insurance
On-site Cafeteria
On-site Nurse
Strong Safety Culture

Physical Location of Position:
Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.
Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.