Millwright Jobs in Bridgewater, NS

Responsibilities

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This role reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible to safely perform quality maintenance work and repair of equipment, including:
• Maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, applicable procedures, etc. to minimize the interruption to production
• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Repairing or replacing chains; belt conveyors; gearboxes/drive chains; hydraulics; pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools
• Inspecting and investigating the root cause of failures or malfunctions of machinery to perform corrective repairs and take preventable actions
• Responding to emergencies when mechanical problems occur
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting schematics, instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, operator/equipment manuals, etc.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience working with stationary equipment as part of a production process
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Sawmill experience is preferred
• Stick welding ability would be considered an asset