Job Description

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $39.21 - $39.21 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

We are hiring a

Full Time

Millwright/Machinist

to join our team in

New Westminster, B.C.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications:

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC and Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Machinist recognized by the Province of BC.

Experience:

At least two (2) years' recent, related, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.


A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada


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Detailed Overview:

Performs skilled machinist work at the journeyman level such as the maintenance, repair and/or servicing of equipment and machinery including the machining, alteration, troubleshooting, assembly and installation of machine parts and components and/or performs skilled millwright work at the journeyman level such as assembling, installing, aligning, altering, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, inspecting, dismantling and moving industrial machinery and mechanical equipment including fabricating and installing 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. Machines various materials and/or parts to required tolerance using a variety of tools and equipment, including computer software; repairs and maintains various mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, turbines, belt drives, conveyors, electric motors, gear reducers hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems; fabricates, installs and aligns part and components, as required. 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. Disassembles, resurfaces, cleans, reassembles and adjusts mechanical equipment, components or parts as required. 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. 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 and Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Machinist 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