Job Title: Millwright Apprentice / Maintenance Technician Job Description

Responsibilities

- Maintain and repair industrial equipment and machinery in a heavy industrial setting.
- Modify, repair, install, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and other manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving mechanics, plumbing, basic welding, and metal work.
- Perform equipment, line, and system installations, ensuring proper alignment and operation.
- Support decommissioning of equipment and machinery, following safety and procedural requirements.
- Provide commissioning and start-up support for new or upgraded equipment and systems.
- Conduct preventative and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Respond to shutdowns and breakdowns, performing timely diagnostics and repairs.
- Carry out detailed troubleshooting and diagnostics on mechanical and related systems.
- Support facility upgrades and modifications, including equipment moves and layout changes.
- Provide maintenance shift coverage as required, including rotating continental shifts.
- Work with bearings, belts, pumps, conveyors, fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and related components.
- Perform conveyor maintenance, including tracking belts, changing rollers, and installing mechanical splices.
- Operate overhead cranes safely to move and position large components and equipment.
- Perform repairs on fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and pumps.
- Use blueprints and mechanical drawings to guide assembly, installation, and repair work.




- Perform rigging and hoisting activities safely for equipment installation and removal.
- Complete all work in compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and relevant certifications.

Essential Skills

- Registered Millwright Apprentice (4th level or higher) and/or Maintenance Technician with experience in a heavy industrial setting.
- Hands‑on experience performing preventative maintenance and repair on industrial equipment.
- Proficiency with rigging and hoisting for equipment handling and installation.
- Experience working with bearings, including large bearings of 50 mm or more in diameter.
- Strong skills working with belts, pumps, and conveyors in an industrial setting.
- Ability to perform mechanical assembly using blueprints and mechanical drawings.
- Troubleshooting skills in mechanics, plumbing, basic welding, and metal work.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in maintenance and repair contexts.
- Competence in performing preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Ability to perform installation and commissioning of industrial equipment and systems.
- Experience with conveyor maintenance, including tracking belts, changing rollers, and installing mechanical splices.




- Capability to perform repairs on fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and pumps.
- Proven ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment with hot, dusty, and loud conditions.
- Comfort working rotating continental shifts, including days and nights.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Working at Heights (WAH) certification.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and strong understanding of lockout procedures.
- Scissor lift certification.
- Boom lift certification.
- Lock out locks and related safety equipment experience.
- WHMIS certification.
- 4 STEPS safety certification.
- Experience operating overhead cranes in an industrial workplace.
- Experience with industrial troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation activities.
- Ability to use personal tools and maintain them in safe working condition.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
- Capability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team in a fast‑paced industrial setting.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports long-term financial security and overall well‑being. Employees participate in a matching retirement plan, with contributions increasing based on years of service: from 0.5 to 5 years, a 2% match up to an annual maximum of $2,000; from 5 to 10 years, a 2.5% match up to an annual maximum of $2,500; and beyond 10 years, a 3% match up to an annual maximum of $3,000. In addition

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