Millwright

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Overhaul

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 

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

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Shutdown operations
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Welding

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)