construction millwright

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• New construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Construction Millwright Trade Certification
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
• Welder Trade Certification
• Hoisting and Rigging Training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Canadian Welding Bureau Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power tools
• Welding equipment
• Forklift

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan