Corey Wright
About Corey Wright
Corey Wright is a skilled millwright and welder with extensive experience in troubleshooting and machinery repair. He has worked in various roles within the forestry industry, including positions at Tolko Industries and West Fraser, and holds multiple certifications in millwrighting and welding.
Work at Tolko Industries
Corey Wright has been employed at Tolko Industries since 2019, where he serves as a Millwright/Welder. His role involves maintaining and repairing machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Prior to his current position, he worked at Tolko as a Millwright from 2014 to 2017 and as a Fire Marshal from 2017 to 2019. His extensive experience at Tolko reflects his commitment to the company and his expertise in millwright tasks.
Education and Expertise
Corey Wright studied at the College of New Caledonia, where he completed a four-year program in Millwright, achieving a Red Seal certification from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Cariboo College, obtaining a Welder Level 'C' certification in 2001 after an 11-month program. Additionally, he studied Mine Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, earning a Technology diploma from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his technical skills in troubleshooting and machinery repair.
Background in Millwright and Welding
Corey Wright has a solid background in millwright and welding, with over 13 years of experience as a shift millwright. He began his career at Jackpine Forest Products Ltd in 1998, working there for nine months. He then joined West Fraser, where he worked as a Millwright for nine years from 2005 to 2014. His extensive experience includes a strong ability to fix broken machinery and a high level of problem-solving expertise.
Achievements in Design and Fabrication
Corey Wright possesses extensive design and fabrication experience, often tasked with creating solutions from scratch. His ability to design and fabricate equipment reflects his hands-on skills and innovative approach to problem-solving in the millwright field. This expertise has been developed through years of practical experience in various roles, particularly during his time at Tolko Industries and West Fraser.