Millwright

Detailed Overview

Performs skilled millwright work at the journeyman level in assembling, installing, aligning, altering, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, inpsecting, dismantling and moving indutsrial machinery and mechanical equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Fabricates and installs machine parts and components. Responsibilities Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating the costs of the projects and makes recommendations, as required. Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment. Maintains, repairs, and installs machinery and equipment such as fans pumps, turbines, compressors, electric motors, gear reducers, belt drives, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic tube systems, and aligns parts or components. Machines various materials and/or parts to required tolerance using a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to, lather or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications. Calculates strengths and safe working loads of materials to remove and install heavy machinery; positions pieces of unassembled equipment when it arrives; assembles and installs equipment and constructs foundation for machines; aligns machines and equipment using various tools. Carries out the mechanical preventative maintenance program by inspecting machinery and components for repair and maintenance needs; performs diagnostic correction and repair utilizing recognized methods; maintains fan bearings, adjusts seals and valves and replaces worn or failed components such as belts, gaskets and sheaves; cleans and lubricates as required. Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC. Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to deal with others effectively Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Ability read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications Ability to organize work Ability to operate related equipment About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.