Millwright

Boundary Equipment Co. Ltd.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Gear & Machine Works Ltd., a division of Boundary Mining Group, is seeking a Millwright to join its team. Responsibilities include installation, repair, troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing of gearboxes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Red Seal Millwright or equivalent, 3+ years in a machine shop, and strong ability to read engineering drawings and schematics. Overtime and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Millwright certified or equivalent, red seal preferred.
• 3+ years of technician experience in a machine shop.
• Experience refurbishing, testing, and repairing gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Refurbishment and installation of gearboxes and equipment.
• Teardown, inspection, troubleshooting, and testing of gearboxes.
• Key site contact between client and office.
• Mentoring of junior technician staff.

Skills

Gearbox refurbishment

Reading schematics

Industrial controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Red Seal Millwright/Heavy Duty Mechanic

Tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

United Gear & Machine Works Ltd., a division of Boundary Mining Group

For over 60 years, United Gear has industrial specialized in gearbox refurbishment and enhancement. We manufacture internal and external gears, including spur, helical, bevel and worm. United Gear has set itself apart by providing the highest quality gearbox refurbishment services supporting Western Canada’s mining, pulp and paper services, port services, and wind power industries.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Millwright is responsible for installing, repairing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing of gearboxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Refurbishment and installation of gearboxes and equipment.
• Teardown, inspection, troubleshooting, and testing of gearboxes.
• Key site contact between client and office.
• Mentoring of junior technician staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• A certificate of qualification (red seal) as a Millwright, Machinist, or Heavy Duty Mechanic, or an indentured 2nd year apprentice in these same trades.
• 3+ years of technician experience working in a machine shop.
• Fundamental understanding of the repair and testing of gearboxes.
• Experience in system troubleshooting, system fabrication.
• Understanding of industrial controls, sensors, switches, relays, etc.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics.
• Understanding of power unit fabrication, tube/piping installation, welding and machining.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to represent company on the frontlines when dealing with customers.
• Organized, Self-motivated, and hardworking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
• Dependable and consistent in attendance, quality, and productivity.

Working Conditions

• General manufacturing shop specializing in gearboxes.
• Overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment requiring high attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Flexible for shift work.