Millwright Mechanic

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary:

The Millwright repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical plant equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools. Precision measuring and testing instruments and adjustment of equipment as required as well as maintenance rounds and inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Repair of pumps, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot and monitors equipment function
• Interacts with equipment operators to determine needs
• Performs preventative maintenance and plant inspections
• Metal fabrication
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Diagnoses standard mechanical equipment problems
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Utilizes welding and fabrication tools to alter, repair, and fabricate processing equipment
• Performs the preventative maintenance program established by the company
• Documents and reports all maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Assists in shop operations in a responsive, efficient and safe manner
• Safe and responsible operation of company equipment at all times
• Abides to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Willingness and availability to participate in on-call rotation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Millwright license (is an asset)
• 3+ years in a similar role
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Time and stress management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision
• Systems process knowledge
• Experience in hydraulics, electrical, pumps, valves, piping, threading and pneumatic systems
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge in wood industry preferred
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to work in all environments
• Ability to lift and carry equipment over 50lbs.

Payrate is $30-$40 per hour and is based on experience and certifications.

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As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.