Millwright (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  Halliwell Consulting

  Northwestern Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Our client in  Northwest, Ontario  has an immediate opening for a  Millwright.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in safety programs and ensure the application of our safety standards for all maintenance operations;
  • You have a commitment to work in a safe productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing production, maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime;
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform necessary repairs;
  • Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel as we transition from project construction into daily operation activities;
  • Utilize the Maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, weekly schedules, PM’s, and updating the equipment database;
  • Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment;
  • You will apply your excellent organizational skills to maximize uptime, quality and production;
  • Execute preventative maintenance activities including troubleshooting and repairs to all sawmill equipment, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and pumps in a timely manner;
  • Communicate updates to supervisor to maintain goals;
  • Shift work will be required.

Qualifications:

  • Industrial or Construction Mechanic/Millwright certification;
  • 3 years’ experience in related industrial environment.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written), organizational, and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently and within a diverse trades team environment;
  • Exceptional mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills;
  • Support continuous improvement and contribute to cost savings initiatives;
  • MS Office, and Computer Maintenance Management Software computer skills;
  • A self-motivated individual who will work towards Reliability Excellence;
  • Other trade certificates and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and welding or other related experience in the wood product industry will be considered;
  • In addition, candidates in a Millwright apprenticeship program will be considered based on a two-year Industrial Mechanics Diploma or equivalent;
  • Knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment;
  • Possess a strong safety focus and exceptional safety record.