Millwright / Electrician

Job Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Leader, the Industrial Mechanic Millwright performs tasks related to the proper functioning and repair of equipment for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aspects, works in collaboration with the majority of departments and provides technical support to the production experts while following the rules of occupational health and safety.

They can develop some tools by themselves or be a part of bigger projects. They offer solutions to fix the problems or failures on the process and makes themselves a pillar of the maintenance team and the lead spirit. Their skills and understanding of the production and automated equipment push them to continuously improve on production and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Improving the reliability of the systems in place.
• Performing all required repairs as well as preventive maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and production equipment.
• Reading mechanical plans and drawings.
• Performing necessary repairs to buildings and ancillary systems.
• Able to weld to make repairs and fabricate.
• Completing inspections of various equipment and facilities (machinery, buildings, etc.).
• Ensuring that pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal and mechanical equipment is safe at all times.

Qualifications

• Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification (443a)
• Diploma of collegial studies in mechanics
• Two diplomas of vocational studies (related to the field)

Your Knowledge and Competencies

• Good knowledge of industrial equipment
• Experience in a manufacturing plant
• Must have a drivers licence

Working Conditions

• Occasional variations according to the work schedule and production emergencies
• Must always wear safety glasses and boots
• Dusty and dirty work environment
• Occasional exposure to bitumen, solvent, and vapours or fumes
• Must be available according to the schedule set to answer service calls for machines

Physical Requirements

• Work on machines and occasionally at height
• Possible work outside under varying climatic conditions

Training

As the plant comes into operation around June 2025, candidates will need to travel to Sherbrooke Quebec for two weeks at a time until Spring 2025 (approximately 2-3 trips). There is a $2,500 bonus after all training in Quebec is completed and Per Diem available while away in Quebec.

Benefits

• Fully paid shut down at Christmas for approximately a week/week and a half for all staff in addition to your vacation days
• Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year!)
• Pension fund with 2 contribution options:
  • 3% employee – 3% employer
  • 5% employee – 4% employer
• Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)

Shift Details

• Shift Rotation: 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Job Status: Permanent
• Workplace: Woodstock, ON
• Work Timetable: Full time
• Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years (open to all other relevant experience)

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