millwright

Education:

Registered Apprenticeship certificate.

Work site environment:

Noisy.

Work setting:

Machinery installation. Service. Repair. Overhaul. Machine set-up.

Tasks:

• Assemble mechanical equipment.
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts.
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Installing machinery and equipment.
• Commission systems and components.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification. Construction Millwright Trade Certification. Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement.

Welding techniques:

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW).
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW).

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Automated and robotic system.
• Conveyor.
• Fans and blowers.
• Industrial and stationary engine.

Area of specialization:

• Start-up and testing.
• Shutdown operations.
• Troubleshooting.
• Bearing, seals and packing.
• Stainless steel welding.
• Laser levelling/aligning.
• Wiring.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Overtime required.