Millwright

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Construct foundations for machinery
• 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
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hydraulic system
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Power tools
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available