millwright

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Repair
• Testing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Test machines and equipment
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Make adjustments to machinery

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Gearboxes

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Control systems

• Pneumatic devices

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system
• Hoists or winches
• Hand tools
• Dollies and hand trucks
• Crowbar

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Bearings

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available