Millwright Apprentice

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• 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 

• Hoisting and Rigging Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated and robotic system
• Hydraulic system
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Power tools
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools
• Forklift

Area of work experience

• Welding

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Shutdown operations
• Renovating and restoring
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Wiring

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available