Millwright / Industrial Mechanic

Marwood Ltd.; Brookfield; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Consistent Mon–Fri schedule 7:00–5:00

Brookfield, NS location

Job summary

Marwood Ltd. is seeking a Red Seal Millwright to join our Brookfield, Nova Scotia team.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing mills and site equipment, and developing preventive maintenance programs to keep operations running safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has a Red Seal Millwright license or equivalent experience, with familiarity in hydraulics and pneumatics, the ability to lift 60+ lbs, and carpentry and welding capabilities (MIG/ARC/TIG).

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright license or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to lift and handle 60+ lbs.
• Experience with conveyors and sawmill machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on pumps, gearboxes, electric motors, conveyors, sawmill equipment, and other site machinery.
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance programs, including inspections, lubrication, greasing, oil changes, and repairs.
• Perform welding, carpentry, and other fabrication work as required.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, records, checklists, hazard cards, and other required documentation.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely by conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Support maintenance planning, operational needs, and other assigned duties, including loader/truck operations, site clean-up, and work at other Marwood sites.
• Fulfill any other required duties.

Skills

Red Seal Millwright

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Lifting 60+ lbs

Carpentry

Welding (MIG/ARC/TIG)

Conveyors & sawmill equipment

Education

Red Seal Millwright license or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Marwood Ltd., an innovative producer of premium forest products serving residential, commercial, and industrial construction industries across North America and Europe. With multiple operations in Atlantic Canada, we're on the lookout for a Red Seal Millwright to join our team at our Brookfield, Nova Scotia location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on pumps, gearboxes, electric motors, conveyors, sawmill equipment, and other site machinery.
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance programs, including inspections, lubrication, greasing, oil changes, and repairs.
• Perform welding, carpentry, and other fabrication work as required.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, records, checklists, hazard cards, and other required documentation.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely by conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
• Support maintenance planning, operational needs, and other assigned duties, including loader/truck operations, site clean-up, and work at other Marwood sites.
• Fulfill any other required duties.

What You Bring to the Table:

The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Millwright license or equivalent experience. Preferably, candidates should possess familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics, ability to lift and work with 60+ lbs., general carpentry skills, and proficiency in MIG, ARC, and TIG welding. Emphasizing safety and efficiency, this role requires someone with adequate attention to detail and a commitment to getting tasks right the first time. Previous manufacturing experience or exposure to conveyors and sawmill machinery is advantageous.

Why Choose Marwood Ltd.?

At Marwood, we're not just a company; we're a community. Join us in an environment that nurtures growth, and values your expertise. This role provides a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, and offers a competitive compensation package.