Overview
Full job description
Major Work Area
Service
Repair
New construction
Maintenance
Machine set-up
Machinery installation
Card grinding
Overhaul
Loom setting
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
4th Period Apprentice
1st Period Apprentice
2nd Period Apprentice
3rd Period Apprentice
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
Construction Millwright Trade Certification
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Welding equipment
Turbines
Tool grinders
Pumps and compressors
Power tools
Monorails
Marine engines
Heat exchangers
High speed packaging equipment
Hand tools
Gas plant and shop compressors
Gas and air dryers
Fans and blowers
Electrical and electronic controls
Conveyor
Lathes and other machining tools
Press brakes and metalworking equipment
Automated and robotic system
Power transmission system
Hydraulic system
Pneumatic system
Industrial and stationary engine
Additional Skills
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Coach and instruct apprentices
Area of Specialization
Vibration analysis
Start-up and testing
Stainless steel welding
Specialty welding
Rigging and handling
Renovating and restoring
Optical alignment
Computerized alignment
Centering and setting to elevation
Bearing, seals and packing
Troubleshooting
Shutdown operations
Laser levelling/aligning
Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Welding Techniques
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Specific Skills
Repair or replace defective machinery parts
Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
Construct foundations for machinery
Installing machinery and equipment
Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Security and Safety
Criminal record check
Work Site Environment
Confined spaces
At heights
Noisy
Odours
Dusty
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Overtime required
Personal Suitability
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Health benefits
Health care plan
Disability benefits
Dental plan
Vision care benefits
Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP)
Long-term care insurance
Maternity and parental benefits
Tax-free savings account (TFSA)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?