Millwright

Viterra; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Millwright to join their team at the Pacific Terminal. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced industrial grain handling machinery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the efficiency and safety of operations. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, this company is a leader in the agriculture sector, connecting producers with consumers across the globe. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position offers a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Benefits Package

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Industrial Mechanic with a Red Seal certification.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of grain handling equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial grain handling machinery.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Read diagrams and operate rigging equipment to move heavy machinery.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Safety knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Welding equipment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyor systems

Job description

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

Viterra is seeking a Millwright at our Pacific Terminal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stationary industrial grain handling and cleaning machinery.

Viterra’s world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agriculture products. Within North America, we are a leading marketer and handler of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and cotton and take great pride in partnering with growers to connect them to markets in 60+ countries. We are committed to working with our farmers, end-users, and industry partners to ensure that the future of agriculture remains bright.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reads equipment diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
2. Operates rigging equipment and dollies to place and move heavy machinery and parts.
3. Fits bearings, aligns gears and shafts, attaches motors, and connects couplings and belts.
4. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and checks on mechanical equipment.
5. Performs alignment and tests equipment, making any necessary adjustments.
6. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance as per recommendations from vibration analysis reports, oil sample analysis, etc. Repairs and replaces defective parts when required.
7. Completes maintenance and operational repairs following all manufacturer and company procedures.
8. Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems.
9. Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic systems.
10. Uses plasma cutting and welding equipment for fabrication of small parts required during maintenance.
11. Maintains pollution control systems, dust collection and control systems, air-slides, grain spouting, material blowing, and other air systems.
12. Maintains large vertical and horizontal conveying systems and their associated drive systems including transmissions, couplings, bearings, etc.
13. Performs lubrication and oil replacement for conveyors, wheels, rollers, bearings, reducers, etc. Maintains and replaces auto-lubrication equipment.
14. Installs, services, and repairs air handling equipment.
15. Works alongside and assists other trades as required.
16. Performs other related duties as required.

Position Requirements:

1. Must be a certified Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) with an Interprovincial Red Seal certification.
2. A minimum of 3 years experience in an industrial setting or comparable service work in the industry.
3. Knowledge of industrial machinery including grain handling and cleaning equipment would be an asset.
4. A solid safety record and good knowledge of health and safety policies and practices.
5. Experience with conveyor and material handling equipment would be beneficial.
6. Ability to work in a team environment and able to work on small projects with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving skills and high work standards.
7. Willing to work a 24-hour shift schedule (Day shift, Afternoon shift, Graveyard Shift rotation).

Compensation:

1. Competitive hourly wage of 47.66
2. Comprehensive Health and Benefits Package
3. Pension Plan

Employment Type: Regular

Posting Close Date: 7/14/2023

About the company

Viterra Inc. is a Canadian grain handling business, the nation's largest grain handler, with its historic formative roots in prairie grain-handling cooperatives, among them the iconic Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.