Lubrication Technician

Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), a joint venture of the Stern Group and West Fraser Timber Company Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of premium paper products. Located in Whitecourt, and operating with a non-unionized workforce, the firm’s paper mill—the first in Alberta—produces paper of such high quality that it has become the standard by which other paper products manufactured in North America are measured. The company is a successful, well-financed, progressive organization that is regarded as one of the best companies in the paper industry. 

ANC is currently recruiting for the role of Lubrication Technician in the Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Reliability Maintenance Engineer, this role allows an individual to work as part of a team on a Monday to Thursday (10-hour day) schedule. It is expected that this role be available for call-ins and overtime, as required.

The successful candidate for this position will become a member of our Preventive Maintenance Team and will be responsible for the lubrication of rotating equipment and minor machinery adjustments. Training on lubrication chemistry, application and sample programs will be provided. This person must also function well within a teamwork environment where a high value is placed on individuals and teams accepting responsibility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent)


• A valid driver’s license


• A minimum of 2 years' industrial experience


• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in mechanical maintenance and who would like to pursue a career in the trades.


• Computer skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel and CMMS programs are an asset.

Alberta Newsprint Company offers a competitive, fully company-funded benefits and pension package. You will also be included in the company-wide bonus plan. 

Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate to within 75 km of the mill.

Alberta Newsprint Company will only consider those eligible to work in Canada either by citizenship, permanent residency, or valid Canadian open work permit.

We thank all those who apply, but only applicants being actively considered for employment will be contacted.