Millwright Apprentice

JOB OVERVIEW

A Millwright Apprentice / General Labourer is responsible for working with heavy machinery to ensure they are installed and maintained properly.

Going to customers facilities and upholding the company’s image / brand in a respectable and professional demeanor. As a Millwright Apprentice / General Labourer you are a key point in assisting the team, learning, and developing skills to proceed towards writing the C of Q Millwright exam.

It is crucial that our Millwright Apprentice / General Labourer promote a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and understand the Employee Manual

Follow all safety rules

Wear Personal Protection (Hard hats, steel toed boots, safety glasses, harnesses, etc.

Use proper / safe procedures when operating any equipment in the shop or on the job site.

Do not operate equipment for which you are not licensed

Fill out time sheets properly, request assistance from foreman if needed.

Ability to work weekends and overtime as required

Ability to work out of town and out of Province

Maintaining Road Crew Vehicle

The road crew vehicle is the millwright’s access to tools and equipment, as well as transportation to and from job sites.

The van must be organized and clean. The following tasks must be performed by the Millwright Apprentice / General Labour employee :

Maintain stock in vans (welding rods, grinding / cutting disks, nuts / bolts, silicone, oxygen / acetylene, etc.)

Vans must be kept clean and free of garbage

Maintain organization of tools and equipment (secure on shelving)

Cables, ropes, cords, hung properly

Welder, oxygen / acetylene tanks secured

Pre-departure Preparation

Every morning before departure for the job site there are duties to perform. The Millwright Apprentice / General Labour employee must perform these duties :

Check stock in road crew vehicle

Load any small parts needed for the job site into the van

Assist foremen, lead hands in loading the trailer

Perform any tasks assigned to you by the foreman

Job Site Responsibilities

On the job site the Millwright Apprentice / General Labour employee has several key responsibilities.

Keep job site clean / organized

Follow foreman instruction, perform tasks assigned to you

Perform cutting, grinding, welding duties

Painting duties

Aid Foreman / lead hands in rigging equipment

Assembly of equipment

Learning Responsibilities

Learning new skills is essential to a rewarding millwright career. The Millwright Apprentice / General Labour employee is in the beginning stage.

Advance Millwrights requires that these employees focus on learning and improving skills in the following areas :

Measuring tools

Proper operation of power tools

Cutting and proper operation of torches

Welding in preparation for CWB testing (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead)

Layout (spouting, hole patterns, etc.)

Proper assembly and installation (bearings, motors, gear boxes, pulleys, equipment)

Miscellaneous

Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship

In accordance with Company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the company

All other duties as assigned

Benefits

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursing Millwright License or aspiring to.

Millwright experience / schooling considered a strong asset

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Follow all safety rules

Wear Personal Protection (Hard hats, steel toed boots, safety glasses, harnesses, etc.)

Use proper / safe procedures when operating any equipment in the shop or on the job site.

Do not operate equipment for which you are not licensed

Fill out time sheets properly, request assistance from foreman if needed.

You have a get it done attitude and are skilled at removing barriers

You operate with a team spirit, not with ego; you want everyone, including yourself, to do their best work; you see your success as dependent on the success of the team

You have the ability to think beyond the needs of the customer to point out errors and potential issues

You are able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, cope effectively with complexity and change, quickly understand and absorb new information and respond appropriately

You are a straight shooter who gets to the point and can clearly communicate in both oral and written form.