Overview
Our client company, a world class manufacturing company, is currently seeking a full time permanent Millwright for their operation. This is a direct hire opportunity, with a generous compensation package.
Position Overview Responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing a variety of equipment and components. The main areas of focus include meeting production requirements, station set-up, health and safety, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
- Assembling, installing, and testing machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Working in full compliance with approved safety regulations.
- Assisting with the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to minimize downtime.
- Identifying and repairing problematic machine parts by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts.
- Dismantling legacy machinery and replacing it with new equipment.
- Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn parts, and lubricating mechanical components.
- Operating machinery and equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts.
- Adhering to the company’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies.
- Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content and performance requirements of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Red Seal Millwright certification (or equivalent national/regional standard) is considered an asset.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineers, Managers, and parts vendors.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Health and Safety
- Understand and follow applicable Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Report unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, illnesses, near-misses, and property damage to supervisors or Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) representatives immediately.
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the manufacturing environment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, high-visibility vests).
Working Conditions
- Physical Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing/industrial setting with exposure to loud noise, concrete floors, moving mechanical parts, overhead cranes, forklift activity, and potential dust, fumes, chemicals, or extreme temperatures.
- Work Schedule: May require shift work (days, nights, weekends, or rotating shifts) and overtime during peak production periods.
- Workplace Hazards: Involves operating heavy machinery/power tools, handling hazardous materials, risk of repetitive motion strain, and potential exposure to ultraviolet radiation from welding and cutting operations.
- Team & Work Environment: Fast-paced production setting with set quotas, deadlines, and independent or team-based tasks.
Effort Requirements
- Physical Effort: Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and standing/walking for extended periods; performing repetitive tasks; and handling sharp or abrasive materials.
- Mental & Cognitive Effort: High attention to detail for quality control and safety compliance, following complex standard operating procedures (SOPs), and problem-solving minor machine malfunctions.
- Pace & Productivity: Meeting production quotas and deadlines under pressure in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Pay: $42.44-$45.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
