Millwright

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery as it arrives, unload the parts, and then assemble them with the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
• Relocate unassembled equipment as it arrives, positioning the machinery and pieces that need to be assembled, using hoists, dollies, and trucks.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machines by using hammers, crowbars, wrenches, and other hand or power tools.
• Where necessary, construct a foundation for new equipment, using building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications.
• Assemble all machinery and equipment by bolting, welding, riveting, or fastening them to pre-built foundations.
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems operations
• Adhere to assembly and installation instructions set forth in vendor manuals and specifications.
• Repair any problems associated with new equipment.
• Fabricate new machine parts if original parts are missing or damaged.
• Identify and correct any problems found in machines, equipment, or processes in order to facilitate production.
• Leads apprentices and directs them to ensure successful task completion.
• Ensure that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on once the machines and equipment are put into operation.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Ability to weld
• All other duties as required.

Education/ Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman, or class 433A certification.
• Four-year apprenticeship program certified by Department of Labor, or 4 years direct experience as a Millwright.
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Valid “G” driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate and highly analytical.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring apprentices.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job you are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, lift, climb, push-pull, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, and stoop.
• May require working in hot (32C) and cold (-25C) temperatures
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
• Overtime as required.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including seniority with Unifor union local 636 upon successful completion of probation, competitive wages, paid overtime and company benefits.