Millwright

AGS Automotive Systems; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS Automotive Systems in Oshawa, Canada, is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, maintain and repair machinery in a safe and efficient manner. You will follow Ontario safety regulations, interpret drawings, and perform preventive maintenance while supporting multiple departments.

The role requires reading schematics, performing lockout/tagout procedures, and using a range of tools to ensure equipment reliability. A strong safety record is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Ontario Millwright Certificate of Qualification is required.
• Apprenticeship of 8,000 hours or eight years of practical millwright experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery following plant standards and safety regulations.
• Identify hazards and apply safety procedures and lockout/tagout methods.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and manufacturer specifications to install and maintain equipment.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble and align machinery per specifications.
• Plan lifts and use rigging/hoisting equipment with safe practices.
• Operate and maintain material handling systems and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance and environmental reports.

Skills

Millwright duties

Safety compliance

Read drawings & schematics

Maintenance & repair

Lockout/tagout procedures

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Ontario Certificate of Qualification (Millwright)

8000 hours apprenticeship / 8 years experience

Tools

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Hydraulic & pneumatic tooling

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support to all departments using their expertise with respect to millwright duties and job functions. Responsible for installing, maintaining machinery and supporting structures efficiently, safely by following the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and in accordance with the plant standards

Pay rate is $42.13 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Protect self and others by:
• Identifying, interpreting and applying applicable Acts, regulations, codes and directives
• Recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards and hazardous conditions, equipment and material
• Identifying and using fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment
• Performing housekeeping duties to ensure a safe working environment
• Practicing first aid in emergency situations and administering CPR
• Selecting, wearing, adjusting, using and maintaining personal protective apparel and equipment
• Performing lockout, tagging and hold-off procedures.
• Give and received oral and written instructions; read technical literature and manufacturer's specifications; write technical and environmental reports; write maintenance and job reports to company requirements; use computer and job maintenance software for specific applications.
• Read drawings and schematics; interpret manufacturer's manuals, specifications, and drawing symbols; draw and sketch using orthographic, isometric and sectional views; read and interpret schematic and logic diagrams, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications when installing and maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Use of hand and power tools such as: sockets, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, punches, pliers, scrapers, drills, taps, reamers, dies, squares, tapes, snips, saws, tube and pipe benders, chippers, power jacks, portable seating and lapping equipment, threading machines, shears, magnetic drills, hand millers, power saws and impact tools to assemble, install and maintain machinery and equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Set up and use machines tools by: using charts and cutting speed tables; applying trade calculations and formulas; setting and operating lathe, milling machine, pedestal and radial drill, surface grinders, cut-off and band saw, hydraulic press, shears and machine tool accessories, in accordance with prescribed tolerances and specifications.
• Use and care of precision measuring equipment by: caring and using all precision measuring and alignment equipment and instruments when measuring, moving, setting up, and maintaining, machinery to manufacturer's specifications and prescribed tolerances.
• Select and use materials and fasteners which include:
• Identification and use of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys and non-metallic materials
• Heat treat and stress relieve material to requirements
• Use thread systems for specific applications
• Use nuts, bolts, screws, dowels and chemical fasteners as required and to specifications
• Scaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms.
• Select and apply lubricants and greases for specific applications; identify characteristics of lubricants, select and use oils and greases to manufacturer's specifications; select and use special purpose lubricants; install and maintain manual and automatic lubrication systems; handle and store lubricants safely, and maintain record system.
• Also responsible for assembling, erecting and locating scaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms; dismantling and storing scaffolds, lifting devices and elevating platforms; selecting and performing basic oxy-fuel cutting and welding procedures; and, scheduling electrical job-site material and equipment requirements.
• Plan lifts; perform calculations using load charts; select and use correct rigging/hoisting equipment; inspect and maintain rigging/hoisting equipment; use hand and radio signals.
• Install and maintain material handling systems such as:
• Belt, roller, bucket, chain, screw and air conveyor systems
• Idlers, take-up units, scrapers, skirting
• Screens, chutes, vibrators
• Drive units
• Overhead cranes and hoists
• Splice belts
• Install and maintain power transmission systems which includes the following:
• Perform trade calculations on horsepower ratios
• Align belts, 'V' belts, chains and pulleys
• Shafts, speed reducers, gears, brakes, clutches and harmonic drives
• Mechanical, fluid, magnetic and centrifugal couplings
• Cams and followers
• Use keys, splines and bushings
• Read engineering and component drawings to ensure installation and maintenance to specifications
• Install and maintain hydrodynamic and hydrostatic pumps such as: axial flow, centrifugal, mixed flow, reciprocal, rotary, diaphragm, lobe and liquid ring; install and maintain mechanical seals, packing, bearings and lube systems; in accordance with component drawings and manufacturer's specifications.
• Install, commission and maintain prime movers and machinery, which includes:
• Prepare site to specifications
• Layout and prepare base or foundation
• Install water or electric motors or generators
• Level and align machinery and components
• Secure using anchors, bolts, fasteners and grouting
• Torque and tension fasteners
• Conduct final checks
• Start-up and run-in
• Record footprint/signature
• Maintain electric motors and generators to manufacturer's specifications and standards
• Set up and operate welding equipment, including arc, metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and plasma; set up and operate gas welding equipment; braze and solder; read and interpret welding symbols; select and use non-metallic welding rods; lay out, fabricate and tack to specifications; set-up and operate spray welding equipment; work to be visually inspected and to specifications.
• Identify and apply bearing materials, fits and tolerances; fit and maintain plain journal, sleeve, radial and axial bearings; install and maintain bearing housings; fit and maintain anti-friction axial, radial, ball, roller, needle, taper and spherical bearings; inspect and lubricate bearings; fit and maintain gasket, labyrinth, and mechanical seals; fit and maintain 'O' ring and lip seals; apply chemical sealants; select, install and remove packing; ensure that maintenance and installation procedures are to prescribed standards.
• Install single and multi-stage fan and blower systems such as, centrifugal, axial and propeller fans; fans systems; dust collection and related systems; inspect and maintain control systems.
• Install and maintain pneumatic systems which includes:
• Applying pneumatic principles and safety procedures
• Fit and maintain pressure direction and flow control valves
• Tubing, piping and hoses
• Regulators, filters and oilers
• Linear and rotary actuators
• Electric and electronic proportional logic controls
• Read and interpret schematic symbols
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems
• Apply trade calculations and formulas
• Ensure all procedures are prescribed to standards and specifications
• Install and maintain hydraulic systems, which includes the following:
• Apply hydraulic principles and safety procedures
• Hydraulic fluids, types and applications
• Power units, pump filters, accumulators and heat exchangers
• Filters, strainers and contamination controls
• Fluid conductors, pipe, tubing, hosing and associated fittings
• Fit and maintain pressure direction and flow control valves
• Read and interpret schematics and symbols
• Linear and rotary actuators
• Electric and electronic servo-proportional logic controls
• Apply trade calculations and formulas
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance by:
• Using vibration analysis and balancing equipment
• Use of non-destructive test equipment
• Use computer to manage and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance
• Use noise monitoring instruments
• Use temperature, pressure and fibre optic instruments to reduce incidence of equipment failure and to schedule routine maintenance to manufacturer's specifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
• Served a bona fide apprenticeship of 8,000 hours (and holds a certificate which substantiates this claim) or has eight years of practical experience as an industrial millwright (the Unifor journeyman/ woman's card will be accepted as proof)

EFFORT

• Requires sitting or standing at a workstation, and walking.
• Requires periods of lifting, bending, and reaching to setup equipment, take measurements and examine parts.
• Requires visual sensory concentration, as well as manual dexterity and the need for exact results and precision.
• There are opportunities for breaks during routine operation. Periods of production upset and quality concerns require alertness and concentration.

RESPONSIBILITY

• There is some degree of job structure and a variety of tasks that are straightforward with some repetitiveness. In cases where the task requires the individual to make judgements, employees can use some discretion within predetermined limits and procedures. Some activities must be carried out in a team setting.
• Assignments require early detection of problems and notification of appropriate staff.
• Interaction with other staff is within the immediate area and communications are generally routine. During periods of production upset, contacts with others may involve detailed exchanges of information and giving specific direction to others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, light, chemicals.
• Limited risk of exposure to hazardous compounds.
• Requires specialized safety training and wearing personal protective equipment specific to the function.
• Rotating shifts

Training & Work Instructions Required

• WHMIS
• Confined Space Entry
• Forklift Operation
• Lockout (generic & press-line specific)
• Robotic Press Automation
• Crane
• Asbestos Awareness
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Awareness
• Working at Heights
• Hot Work

Salary: $42.13 per hour