Millwright (General Recycling Industries Shredding)

General Recycling Industries Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the metal recycling industry as a Millwright, where your skills will contribute to maintaining essential industrial equipment. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and career development, with a commitment to environmental best practices. You will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those seeking a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and advancement in a supportive team atmosphere. If you are motivated and hands-on, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extended health care

Vision & Dental

RRSP Matching

Employee events

Employee referral program

Year-round work

Opportunities for O/T

Qualifications

• Journeyman Industrial Mechanic Certificate required.
• 10+ years of Millwright experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial plant equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshoot machinery.

Skills

Hydraulic systems diagnosis

Automated systems understanding

Conveyor knowledge

Welding experience

Electrical experience

English communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving creativity

Computer knowledge

Education

Journeyman Industrial Mechanic Certificate

10 years of Millwright experience

Tools

Hoists

Power tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Millwright (General Recycling Industries Shredding)

Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.

People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place! GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.

To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and hands-on Millwright. Reporting to the ASR/Shredder Plant Manager, this role is responsible to install, replace, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stationary industrial plant equipment, conveyors, and mechanical equipment.

The shift is Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and some Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in addition this has an On Call commitment. The hourly wage is $43.00 - $45.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, and micrometers.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand tools/power tools.
• Layout mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes with power drill.
• Replace defective parts on machinery or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly using hand tools/power tools.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, overhead crane, dollies, rollers etc.
• Assemble machines and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools/power tools.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Weld, repair and fabricate equipment or machinery.
• Provide technical support, adjust settings, confirm proper operation and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Ability to diagnose hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of automated systems, HMI, PLC's.
• Knowledge of conveyors, metal sorting equipment, air compressors, air dryers, etc.
• Mechanically inclined, with some experience in welding and electrical.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities, confident, resourceful and highly motivated.
• Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to plan jobs.
• Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems.
• Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace.
• Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables.
• High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to stay on task past regular scheduled hours to ensure job completion.

Education and Experience

• Journeyman Industrial Mechanic Certificate.
• Minimum of 10 years of Millwright experience.
• Must be able to work inside and outside year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work the afternoon shift, from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am, when necessary.
• Previous experience working in the industrial/metal industry is considered a strong asset.

Benefits

• Extended health care.
• Vision & Dental.
• RRSP Matching.
• Employee events.
• Employee referral program.
• Year-round work.
• Opportunities for O/T.

Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department: General Recycling Industries Shredding
This is a full time position.

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