The salary range for this position is CAD $38.06 - $38.06 / hour
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Millwright at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, British Columbia!
We are looking for applicants with;
- Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification as a Journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)
- Two (2) years' recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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Detailed Overview
Performs skilled millwright work at the journeyman level in assembling, installing, aligning, altering, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, inpsecting, dismantling and moving indutsrial machinery and mechanical equipment in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Fabricates and installs machine parts and components.
Responsibilities
- Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating the costs of the projects and makes recommendations, as required.
- Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment.
- Maintains, repairs, and installs machinery and equipment such as fans pumps, turbines, compressors, electric motors, gear reducers, belt drives, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic tube systems, and aligns parts or components.
- Machines various materials and/or parts to required tolerance using a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to, lather or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
- Calculates strengths and safe working loads of materials to remove and install heavy machinery; positions pieces of unassembled equipment when it arrives; assembles and installs equipment and constructs foundation for machines; aligns machines and equipment using various tools.
- Carries out the mechanical preventative maintenance program by inspecting machinery and components for repair and maintenance needs; performs diagnostic correction and repair utilizing recognized methods; maintains fan bearings, adjusts seals and valves and replaces worn or failed components such as belts, gaskets and sheaves; cleans and lubricates as required.
- Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
- Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC. Two (2) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment