Millwright

Meridian Lightweight Technology; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support plant operations. This role involves maintaining facility equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, particularly with hydraulic systems, and experience in a manufacturing setting. You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting apprentices in their training. If you're reliable, organized, and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification in Electrician or Industrial Millwright is essential.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment, performing preventative maintenance.
• Participate in training programs for apprentices and support crisis management.

Skills

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

PLC experience – RSLogix5000

Experience with Motoman robots

Good written and communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Understanding of equipment within plants

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Certificate of Qualification (Electrician) Red Seal

Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Millwright) Red Seal

Arc flash formal training or hands-on experience

5+ years’ experience in a diecast, automotive, or manufacturing environment

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

To provide support to the plants, by maintaining facility equipment, welding, and fabricating of m/c guarding, platforms, foundry tools, flux/fire carts, scrap trenches & inclines etc.

Major Responsibilities of Position

• Maintain a safe working environment: Performing duties in a safe, efficient and proper manner. Applying and meeting all applicable codes, standards and/or regulations when doing work.
• Records: Prepare and maintain records in ERP system of program changes and electrical and mechanical upgrades. Maintain a daily record of work completed.
• Maintenance Tasks: Maintaining and repairing plant equipment and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities. Support all teams in crisis management situations i.e. breakdowns. Take part in the annual preventative maintenance requirements on the equipment.
• Training: Participating in training and skill transfer programs for apprentices with regular review of the practical training progress.
• Other duties as required including special projects as they arise.

Rights

• Support day to day activities based on supervisory and management team needs.
• To communicate improvement ideas and provide solutions to day to day activities.
• Access PLEX and put in daily hours against work done.

Contacts

• All managers and supervisors for daily support of activities.
• Supervisors for external resources.
• Stockroom for ordering or procurement of components.
• All Meridian employees for a positive work environment.

Educational and Certification Background

• Certificate of Qualification, Certificate of Apprenticeship (Electrician) Red Seal - Essential
• Certificate of Qualification, Certificate of Apprenticeship (Industrial Millwright) Red Seal - Essential
• Arc flash formal training or at least 1 year hands-on experience - Essential
• 5+ years’ experience in a diecast, automotive, or manufacturing environment performing like tasks - Essential

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes)

• Strong background in troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• PLC experience – RSLogix5000.
• Experience working with Motoman robots and Arc Flash Training.
• Must be reliable, able to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible work schedule.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Must be organized and able to keep accurate documentation.
• Understanding of most equipment within the plants.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, changing faulty components and process troubleshooting are strong assets.
• Knowledge of company policies & procedures.
• Continuous improvement.
• Strong team ethic.
• Knowledge of applicable government codes, rules and regulations and be able to keep up to date of changes of these codes.
• Be familiar with the OH&S Act and Regulations.

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