Industrial Millwright

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings within to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine site and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource to production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Maintenance General Foreman, the Industrial Millwright will will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment in accordance with safety and operational standards. This role is crucial in ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of our processing requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult manuals, interpret diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Maintain and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, conveyor belts, crushers, piping, platework, tanks and flotation agitators.
• Safely operate hoisting and lifting devices as needed during machinery repairs.
• Address mechanical and technical issues both independently and collaboratively.
• Accurately work with numerical data and occasionally create basic drawings of machinery components.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance on machinery.
• Use welding equipment and/or hand and power tools as required.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance work.
• Prepare and document maintenance reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the area of responsibility.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – 433A or equivalent experience.
• Unlicensed millwrights are encouraged to apply if they meet the experience requirements.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• MTCU Basic Mill Process Operator Common Core.
• CWB certificate is an asset.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical components related to conventional milling equipment, such as conveyors, pumps, crushers, grinding mills, screens, and hydraulics.
• Responsible for providing own personal tools.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement proper lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Physical capability to work in all environments, including confined spaces, and at heights, while lifting and handling equipment over 50 lbs.
• Adaptability to challenging conditions, including temperature extremeness, noise and environmental factors.
• Previous experience using computer software relevant to maintenance operations.
• Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to troubleshooting equipment issues, preferable in a fast-paced industrial environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Mill, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a 5-5-4 rotation, 12 hours shifts. Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.