Steamfitter

City: Hamilton State: Ontario (CA-ON)
Country: Canada (CA)
Requisition Number: 41651

The position of Steamfitter is a unionized (United Food and Commercial Workers Union - Local 175) hourly paid role.

Work schedule:

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Must be able to work overtime as required. The hourly rate for this role is $49.99.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Steamfitter will respond to plant equipment maintenance tasks and complete construction and fabrication projects as assigned. This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of equipment in the Hamilton Crush and Edible Oils Facilities.

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by safely performing maintenance tasks to troubleshoot, repair and maintain all facility equipment.
• Assemble and install a variety of valves and fittings.
• Fabricate, install, position or connect components, parts, finished products or instruments for testing purposes, including hydro testing.
• Operate fork truck to move parts and materials.
• Maintain inventory of consumable materials related to trade and advise supervisor to reorder as required.
• Participate in various safety‑related and technical training.

• Current and valid 307A Certificate of Qualification in the province of Ontario.
• CWB welding certificates are an asset.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Programs (HACCP and GMP) is an asset.
• Prior experience as a Steamfitter / Pipefitter in an industrial setting – 2 to 5 years.
• Able to communicate with colleagues and provide a safe working mentality on the job.
• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting piping systems.
• Proficiency in the following areas:
  Preventative Maintenance;
  Hand / Power tools;
  Machine tools;
  Measurement devices including calipers;
  Welding and cutting skills; and Basic rigging skills.
• Ability to read and interpret shop prints, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Predictive Maintenance techniques and practices is an asset.
• Prior experience in working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is an asset.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in exposure to extreme temperature ranges.
• Able to work in areas that are continually exposed to grease, oil, dust, fumes.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work at height.
• Able to work in confined spaces that have been correctly permitted and monitored for vessel entry.
• Must be able to safely operate a fork truck; walk, stand, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear standard and specialized required PPE.

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

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