Millwright Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

Job Overview – Millwright - Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform mechanical activities, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects.
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions, and scheduled work.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department.
• Requisition work to be completed through Purchasing.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required.
• Keep current with ongoing changes and new technology, and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain inventory of new equipment, manuals and warranties.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain various electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program, and departmental procedures.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance checks of all electrical alarms.
• Perform mechanical and preventative maintenance work on equipment as per the preventative maintenance manual, e.g., circulating pumps, air handling systems, and refrigeration, etc.
• Initiates safety concerns and makes judgments on the best methods of completing tasks.
• Conduct short-term planning and keep appropriate authorities aware of decisions being made.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Perform work in accordance with IMW documented policies and procedures.
• Complete all applicable quality records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Millwright Certificate of Qualification (Red Seal).

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: Minimum 5 years of experience in the maintenance of a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with manual and CNC machine maintenance and repair.

PHYSICAL:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

LANGUAGE:

• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Regular usage of CMMS maintenance software.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENCES / PERMIT:

• Ticketed Millwright.

OTHER:

• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.