Millwright

Flex N Gate; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

RRSP plan

Safety training

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled Industrial Millwright to join our Kitchener-area team. You will install, maintain, test and troubleshoot machinery, following drawings and manufacturer specs.

The role includes dismantling and reassembling equipment, erecting foundations, aligning machinery and performing preventative maintenance across facilities. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 diploma, a current Millwright ticket, PLC knowledge and hydraulics/pneumatics familiarity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Current Maintenance Millwright ticket is required.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and related electrical/electronic control devices.
• Good mechanical and fabricating aptitude.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• May be required to work in extreme conditions, indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Reads diagrams and schematics to determine work procedures; sketches as needed.
• Dismantles/repairs machinery and equipment using hand and power tools; moves with lifting devices.
• Erects, assembles and installs equipment as required; constructs foundations for machinery.
• Aligns machinery using appropriate tools; rigs and scaffolds as needed.
• Tests equipment after adjustments; replaces defective parts or systems.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Fabricating aptitude

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Millwright ticket

Forklift Operator's License

Tools

Ventra Plastics Kitchener Forklift Operator's License

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Industrial Millwright installs, repairs, maintains, tests and troubleshoots machinery, equipment. The Millwright supports structures in an industrial environment according to manufacturers' specifications, layout plans and drawings, and performs general mechanical and fabricating duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Will be required to create adequate sketches if none are available from other sources.
• Dismantles and/or repairs machinery and equipment using various hand and power tools. Moves machinery and equipment using appropriate lifting and transport devices.
• Erects, assembles and installs a variety of equipment and machinery as required.
• Constructs foundations for machinery and equipment using appropriate construction tools and materials.
• Aligns machinery and equipment using the appropriate tools and devices.
• Erects and/or dismantles proper scaffolds and performs appropriate rigging to erect or dismantle machinery and equipment.
• Tests equipment after making necessary adjustments, and/or repairs or replaces defective parts or systems.
• Sets‑up and uses machine tools to produce/modify necessary components.
• Carries out regular inspections and performs designated preventative maintenance procedures to utilities, services, buildings and machinery as directed.
• Performs repairs and/or modifications to buildings and structures as required.
• Must be available to work all three shifts, though this shift is primarily for afternoon shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• A current Maintenance Millwright ticket
• Basic knowledge of PLC's and related electrical and electronic control devices.
• Good mechanical and fabricating aptitude.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ventra Plastics Kitchener Forklift Operator's License.
• May be required to work in extreme conditions, both inside and outside.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
• “Not just a job—a great place to work!”

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.