Job Description

Job Posting Title

Millwright

Millwright



Job description


A millwright is a skilled tradesperson who uses heavy-duty equipment and blueprints to assemble, disassemble, move, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and industrial machinery. Millwrights complete comprehensive industrial and mechanical projects in various industrial environments, such as construction sites, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and factories. Millwrights use specialized tools, such as hydraulic bolters and welders, to carry out their duties.


Responsibilities:

Bulding new and repairing defective machine parts using welding and brazing tools Assembling machinery and equipment using power tools and welding equipment Operating hoisting and lifting devices, including cranes, jacks, and tractors, to position parts during installation Aligning equipment using specialized tools, such as micrometres and plumb bobs Performing preventative maintenance procedures and accurately logging maintenance Reading blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities Collaborating with construction teams and engineers Applying mechanical repair principles and procedures to ensure machinery functions properly Reviewing and following highly technical and complex machinery manuals Assembling and disassembling machinery and transporting it to the appropriate storage location Constructing foundations for machinery Performing diagnostic tests on functioning machinery to ensure it's safe operating machine tools, to fabricate parts necessary for the overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machinery Adjusting complex machinery for new patterns and products Cleaning and lubricating machinery Maintaining parts and tools inventory

Qualifications:

Willingness to work in heavy industrial environment that may be hot, cold, wet, dusty, and physically demanding. Must be able to hear and see warning horns and other hazards. High school diploma or GED Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics Assembling and dissambling mechanical equipment and industrial machinery Machibery repair and knowledge of industrial mathematics Basic electrical knowledge of how electrical systems work esp. wrt machinery and equipment Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work

Working Conditions:

Plant and surface mining environment with periodic visits to the office area. Heavy industrial environment that may be hot, cold, wet, dusty, and physically demanding. Must be able to hear and see warning horns and other hazards. Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Must be willing to work overtime and flexible shifts as required

Job Type: Full-time


Pay: From $29.00 - $32.00 per hour


Expected hours: No less than 40 per week