Millwright

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• 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
• Installing machinery and equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conveyor
• Hydraulic system
• Pumps and compressors
• Welding equipment

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance