Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Job content

About us

Arbec Forest Products Inc. - Miramichi Division manufactures oriented strand board (OSB) for clients located throughout North America. They say location is everything; this is especially true when you are looking for a great place to live and work. Miramichi offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by beautiful natural resources and a number of activities for all ages.

Summary of position:

The Industrial Mechanic under the direction of the Mechanical Supervisor will primarily be responsible to ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency in a safe manner. The position will maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at the end of the day. This role will also closely monitor machines for signs of problems while ensuring output is meeting set specifications. The Industrial Mechanic must have knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and tools required in various assembly processes and ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Ensure work is planned and performed in a safe manner

- Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency

- Ensure outputs meet production schedules and quality standards, as well as customer needs

- Detect and trouble shoot equipment malfunctions or irregularities

- Perform required PMs and safety checks on all equipment and tools

- Mark, record, and report defective equipment

- Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of day

- Repair and replace defective machinery parts

- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve safety, quality and productivity

- Lubricate, clean, install, maintain, adjust and repair machinery, equipment, and tools

- Closely monitor machines for signs of problems while ensuring output is meeting set specifications

- Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues

- Conduct start-up and testing, shutdown operations, trouble shooting and aligning

- Read and interpret drawings, specifications and vendor manuals

- Undertake any other relevant tasks as requested by the Supervisor

Work Conditions:

- Exposure to hazards associated with the industry/trade

- Use of required personal protective equipment

- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time

- Operation and use of necessary tools, machinery, or equipment

- Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions

- Lifting, moving, or manipulating objects up to 40 lbs

- Climbing ladders, working at heights and in confined spaces

Competencies:

- Commitment to Health and Safety

- Attention to Detail

- Adaptability

- Cooperation

- Organization

- Resourceful

- Teamwork

- Time Management

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miramichi, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a current Industrial Mechanic/Millwright block II or above apprenticeship?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• millwright: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-17