Apprentice Millwright (Level 1)
Leslie Forest Products
Delta, BC
Full-Time | Permanent
Starting Wage: $29.63/hour
Level 1 Millwright Apprenticeship required. This position is intended for registered Millwright Apprentices looking to continue their apprenticeship in an industrial lumber manufacturing environment.
Benefits: Company-paid benefits after successful completion of the 480-hour probationary period.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturdays: 6:00 AM start, as required
Build Your Career with Leslie Forest Products
Leslie Forest Products has been manufacturing premium lumber products in British Columbia for more than 50 years. Our Delta facility supplies customers throughout North America and internationally, earning a reputation for quality, reliability, and craftsmanship.
We're looking for a motivated Level 1 Apprentice Millwright to join our maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Journeyperson Millwrights while developing the skills required to become a Red Seal Millwright.
If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join Leslie Forest Products?
We know skilled tradespeople have options. Here's what makes LFP different.
- Join a stable, family-owned BC company with more than 50 years of success.
- Receive hands-on mentorship from experienced Journeyperson Millwrights.
- Work on a wide variety of industrial equipment including conveyors, saws, planers, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and production machinery.
- Gain experience in a busy manufacturing environment where every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities.
- Build your apprenticeship hours while developing practical troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
- Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities for advancement as your apprenticeship progresses.
- Be part of a team that values safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Working alongside experienced Journeyperson Millwrights, you will:
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, saws, planers, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, chains, belts, and other mill equipment.
- Assist in diagnosing mechanical failures and equipment breakdowns.
- Replace worn or damaged mechanical components using proper maintenance procedures.
- Assist with equipment alignments, shaft installations, bearing replacements, and machinery rebuilds.
- Support welding, fabrication, rigging, and equipment installation projects.
- Lubricate machinery and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
- Participate in emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.
- Follow all Lockout/Tagout procedures and company safety policies.
- Attend apprenticeship training and continue progressing through your apprenticeship requirements.
What You'll Bring - Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of Level 1 Millwright Apprenticeship.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in industrial maintenance.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
- Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience is considered an asset:
- Sawmill, lumber mill, remanufacturing, pulp mill, or heavy industrial environments.
- Preventative maintenance programs.
- Hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Forklift, aerial lift, or overhead crane operation.
- Reading mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be successful if you are:
- Safety focused in everything you do.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Mechanically curious with a desire to learn.
- Calm under pressure and able to solve problems.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to ask questions and continuously improve.
- Looking for a long-term career rather than simply your next job.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting wage of $29.63 per hour
- Company benefits after 480-hour probationary period
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Ongoing apprenticeship mentorship
- Stable year-round work
- Opportunities for advancement as your apprenticeship progresses
Apply Today
If you're ready to build your career with one of BC's established lumber manufacturers, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume through Indeed.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $29.63 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
