Shake & Shingle Inspector / Millwright Technician

QAI Laboratories; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A testing and inspection laboratory is seeking a Millwright Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on test equipment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience, a technical diploma, and skills in welding, technical reading, and independent work ethic. This role demands a detail-oriented approach and ability to work well within a team, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance role.
• Safe working practices with tools.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair test equipment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and build test equipment.

Skills

Technical diploma or combination of education and experience

Proficient in using hand tools

Experience with low-voltage systems

Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Detail oriented

Education

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Millwright

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

DUTIES

The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties :

Shake & Shingle Inspector

• Perform grading inspection of cedar shakes and shingles at the mill.
• Complete inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with clientele.
• Become knowledgeable of all shake and shingle grading rules and the relevant standards.
• Comply with internal quality and HR policies.

Millwright Technician

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on test equipment to ensure optimal and continual performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair test equipment.
• Fabricate and weld parts as needed for repairs or modifications.
• Read and interpret standards, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to design and build test equipment, analyze equipment malfunctions, and develop effective solutions.
• General building maintenance and repair
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Millwright or in a similar industrial maintenance role
• Has a technical diploma or combination of education and experience
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working with low-voltage systems and electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and standards.
• Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques
• Experience designing and building mechanical control equipment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and data recording is an asset.
• Be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills.
• Safe working practice with tools
• Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Ability to accept instruction and follow directions
• Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Have a valid driver’s license and able to travel
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing.

Preferred

• Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory
• Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry
• Knowledge of common test methods relating to assigned products
• Experience working in diverse teams
• Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed

Key Technical Competence

• Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection.
• Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines.
• Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations.
• Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for the related products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products.
• Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
• Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
• Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
• Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.