Industrial Millwright Job Brantford area,Simcoe Ontario Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Simcoe

Job Description

Summary

The Millwright is an all-round mechanical problem solver responsible for installing, dismantling, maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment relied on to produce goods according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. This will be accomplished through the safe and effective use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. This position also requires that the Millwright troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment.

The Millwright is also responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment, such as motors, pumps, valves, controls, and other machines

Job Duties

Inspect machinery as it arrives, unload the parts, and then assemble them with the safe and effective use of hand and power tools

Relocate unassembled equipment as it arrives, positioning the machinery and pieces that need to be assembled, using hoists, dollies, and trucks

Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures

Dismantle machines by using hammers, crowbars, wrenches, and other hand or power tools

Where necessary, construct a foundation for new equipment, using building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel

Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs

Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications

Assemble all machinery and equipment by bolting, welding, riveting, or fastening them to pre-built foundations

Diagnoses the problem and does the necessary repair 2work. Often this involves the use of screwdrivers, wrenches, and even welding torches

When a breakdown causes delays for a production line, millwrights are under intense pressure to complete the repairs as quickly as possible

Adhere to assembly and installation instructions set forth in vendor manuals and specifications.

Repair any problems associated with new equipment

Fabricate new machine parts if original parts are missing or damaged

In addition to installing and repairing machinery, millwrights sometimes help with plant maintenance, for example, making and installing guardrails to prevent workers from falling, or installing fans to improve ventilation. They also rebuild broken-down machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and hydraulic pumps

Identify and correct any problems found in machines, equipment, or processes in order to facilitate production

To help avoid emergency repair work, millwrights spend a lot of time monitoring and maintaining the working machines. They routinely clean, oil, and grease the machine parts. Computer diagnostic tools have become more common tools for millwrights, and as factory machines become more technologically advanced, millwrights will be expected to know more about their electronic and computerized systems

Leads apprentices and directs them to ensure successful task completion

Ensure that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed

Perform preventative maintenance once the machines and equipment are put into operation

Complete all paperwork as required

Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation

Requirements

Completion of a Red Seal valid Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certification – completion of a Four-year apprenticeship program certified by the province of Ontario

Industrial Maintenance/Maintenance Millwright Technology college completion

Experience in moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of machinery and equipment.

Competent in the ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

Competent in fabricating new parts to replace defective parts during machine setup, maintenance, or overhaul.

Thorough knowledge of load bearing capabilities of the equipment to be installed, assembled, or dismembered.

Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications, mathematics

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with quality standards

Accurate and highly analytical

Experience in supervising and mentoring apprentices

Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Working Conditions

Travel may be required

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs

Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools

Frequently noisy working environment

Overtime as required

Unionized USW Local 6187

12-hour continental shifts


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