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?