Journeyman Millwright: Precision Machinery Maintenance

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to four weeks

Employer-paid benefits

Municipal pension plan

Maternity top-up

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a journeyman Millwright to perform skilled millwright work on industrial machinery, fabricating and installing parts, and maintaining equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

You will review work requests, read blueprints, estimate materials and labour, and carry out preventive maintenance while coordinating with user departments. A BC journeyman certificate and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC.
• Two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating the costs of the projects and makes recommendations, as required.
• Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs machinery and equipment such as fans pumps, turbines, compressors, electric motors, gear reducers, belt drives, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic tube systems, and aligns parts or components.
• Machines various materials and/or parts to required tolerance using a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to, a lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
• Calculates strengths and safe working loads of materials to remove and install heavy machinery; positions pieces of unassembled equipment when it arrives; assembles and installs equipment and constructs foundation for machines; aligns machines and equipment using various tools.
• Carries out the mechanical preventative maintenance program by inspecting machinery and components for repair and maintenance needs; performs diagnostic correction and repair utilizing recognized methods; maintains fan bearings, adjusts seals and valves and replaces worn or failed components such as belts, gaskets and sheaves; cleans and lubricates as required.
• Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC

Two years' related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a journeyman Millwright to perform skilled millwright work on industrial machinery, fabricating and installing parts, and maintaining equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

You will review work requests, read blueprints, estimate materials and labour, and carry out preventive maintenance while coordinating with user departments. A BC journeyman certificate and two years of related experience are required.