Journeyperson Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Wayfinder Corporation; Glenevis; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayfinder Corp. in Alberta seeks a Journeyperson Millwright to oversee installation, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for our industrial equipment.

The role requires strong safety discipline and extensive knowledge of rotating and stationary machinery to minimize downtime and maximize reliability. You will work with maintenance teams and vendors, perform preventive maintenance oversight, and read blueprints to ensure precise installation and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright certification required.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install new equipment and foundations.
• Test and monitor new machinery to ensure proper operation.
• Oversee layout and placement of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform repairs on aging equipment and advise on replacements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and vendors for required repairs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Team orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Red Seal Millwright Certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Journeyperson Millwright is responsible for the ongoing installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting for the company's industrial equipment. This position will be required to have strong manual dexterity and extensive knowledge on the applicable rotating stationary equipment under operation of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Assembly

• Assembly and installation of new equipment and machines, including frameworks and foundations for incoming equipment
• Testing and monitoring new machinery and site equipment to ensure equipment properly operating
• Managing and recommending the best layout and placement of equipment and machinery
• Oversight of installation to ensure minimal downtime while maintaining a high degree of safety
• Completing repairs on aging equipment, and providing recommendations for new equipment replacements

Preventive Maintenance Oversight

• Overseeing preventative maintenance for existing equipment
• Interprets and remains up to date on industry's latest diagnostics equipment and technical manuals to maintain industry best practice
• Using company machinery and equipment to move and replace mechanical parts
• Supporting the Manager – Maintenance on any planning, coordinating, and communicating with vendors on required maintenance repairs
• Read and interpret documents such as specifications, machine manuals and blueprints
• Trouble shoot and provide solutions for machine issues and mechanical failures

Other Duties as Assigned

SAFETY FOCUS

• Follow all Wayfinder Corp. and OHS safety policies
• Participating in safety meetings
• Hazard ID's submission and solutions reviewed with individuals who reported
• Identify and report any safety hazards or unsafe work practices

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Red Seal Millwright Certification is required
• Must have a strong safety mindset, and the ability to adhere to strict safety guidelines and bring awareness to safety risks
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical technical skills with proficiency in troubleshooting to solve mechanical issues independently
• Proven ability to work within a team and strong attention to detail