Industrial Millwright

Our client in the packaging industry is seeking an Industrial Millwright to join their team in Aurora.

Hours: 12-hour continental shift - rotating days and nights

Pay rate: $46 per hour 

Location:  Aurora 

Primary Purpose and Function:  Licensed Industrial Millwright Mechanic.

Must have Industrial Millwright License

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain production and building equipment. Fabrication of machine parts to improve safety and or machine efficiencies.
2. Must be able to contribute to afterhours help or may be required to work shift work to keep the plant maintained.

Knowledge and Skill:

1. Must have competent skills and knowledge in pneumatic systems,
2. Work safely while performing maintenance functions in manufacturing or processing environments.
3. Be competent to operate safely general shop machine and hand tools such as, Lathes, Grinders, and Welders.
4. Service and maintain Hydraulic systems,
5. Power transmission components, disassembly and reassemble and proper techniques for alignment.
6. Inspection and repair of centrifugal pumps and valves.
7. Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and fluid power schematics for troubleshooting.
8. Plan and safely perform rigging and hoisting operations.
9. Join metals using oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding techniques.
10. Operate heavy lifting equipment such as tow motors scissor lifts and overhead cranes.
11. Knowledge and practice of lockout/tagout procedures for the safety of self and others.

Communication Skills:

Must be able to have good communication skills to work with fellow team members and other personal in the building. This is important when working on breakdowns of production machines and will help getting machines online safer and faster. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities: 

• This individual will have daily duties and responsibilities. They will have to follow a detailed Preventative Maintenance and Food Defense Program schedule and fill out the proper documentation.
• The Plant is a 24/7 operation and may be required to rotate shifts and or be on call to keep production machines on-line.
• Keeping the building running safely and smoothly

Initiative and Creativity:

• The department is always encouraged to take initiative and creativity throughout the Plant; there are always strong Safety ideas and machine efficiencies ideas that come from maintenance departments. These ideas can be brought to life by building in-house using their skills and knowledge.

Reporting Relationships:

• The employee will report to maintenance manager for daily instructions and project work.
• A Plant Manager, Supervisor may ask for assistance from the maintenance department and we are there to serve and make their jobs easier.

Physical Effort Requirements:

1. At times requires light to heavy lifting. 5-75 lbs
2. Crawling and getting into tight spaces to make repairs and troubleshoot.
3. Working at heights with proper training and equipment.
4. Working longer than 8 hours or being called in after hours to make repairs.

Environment:

• Walking, kneeling and laying on concrete at times.
• Not much sitting.
• Some areas are noisier than others and can be very hot in the summer.
• Can be extremely cold in the winter if up on the roof making repairs, Workers are provided the proper clothing for everyday situations as well as winter suits for working outside.

Mental Effort Requirements:

• Safety is #1. Keeping a fresh mind.
• Don't put your self or anyone else in danger.

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.