Millwright

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education seeks a Millwright to repair and fabricate parts and equipment, and to perform general labour and maintenance under the supervision of the Operations Maintenance Manager. The role includes maintaining records, handling material orders, and ensuring WHMIS compliance on site.

You will need Grade 12, BC trades qualification as a Millwright, a valid BC Driver’s License, and training in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a valid BC trades qualification as Machinist or Millwright.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Understanding of mechanical theory and construction for stationary shop and light industrial equipment.
• Training and experience with BC construction/maintenance safety requirements and WCB regulations.
• Health & Safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and fabricate parts and equipment.
• Estimate material requirements and purchase supplies.
• Receive and verify delivery of goods and maintain records.
• Ensure WHMIS regulations are followed.
• Direct helpers, schedule and check work, explain procedures and set priorities.
• Perform general maintenance and labour duties.
• Communicate with students, staff and others.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Independence

Communication skills

Journeyman experience (asset)

Welding experience (asset)

Electrical tools familiarity

Computer literacy (asset)

Education

Grade 12

Interprovincial or BC Trades Qualification as Machinist/Millwright

Health & Safety training

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position: Millwright

Reports to: Operations Maintenance Manager or designate

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Operations Maintenance Manager or designate, this position will repair and fabricate parts and equipment and perform general labour and maintenance duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

Repair & Fabricate

• repair and fabricate parts and equipment;
• estimate material requirements;
• purchase supplies and materials;
• receive and verify the delivery of goods;
• ensure WHMIS regulations are followed;
• direct helpers, assign, schedule and check work, explain work procedures and establish work priorities;
• maintain records.

Maintenance

• perform general maintenance duties, utilizing a variety of trade skills;
• perform general labour duties.

Communication

• communicate with students, staff and others.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• completed Grade 12;
• Interprovincial or B.C. Trades Qualification as a Machinist or Millwright
• an understanding of mechanical theory and construction pertaining to stationary shop and light industrial equipment
• demonstrated training and work experience in current BC construction/maintenance safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry
• valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers License
• completed required Health & Safety training

Applicants must be:

• able to work with minimum supervision
• able to work alone and within a team environment
• a self starter

Applicants will be expected to:

• possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position
• maintain good interpersonal skills
• have good verbal and written communication skills

The following would be considered an asset:

• two (2) years experience at a journeyman level
• First Aid Level 2 Certificate
• experience in the electrical trade with hand tools and control circuitry using various types of equipment
• computer skills/literacy
• welding experience