Job purpose

The Journeyman Millwright, industrial mechanic is responsible for the effective functioning of the mechanical, refrigeration, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for the Edmonton North Plant.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accountable for the effective functioning of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant, and for the effective installation, welding, and fabrication of new equipment.
• Accountable for the general maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system in the plant.
• Accountable to adhere to and utilize Company policies and procedures and HACCP regulations.
• Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for coworkers, customers and visitors

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate, or a recognized interprovincial equivalent coupled with a minimum of two years' experience performing repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• An additional two years of refrigeration mechanic experience required. Must have experience with mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and machining experience, and an ability to use power and manual tools.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Working conditions

Frequent exposure to factors such as: temperature variations or extremes, moving machinery, noise, and humidity that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Physical requirements

Physical Effort: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirement to lift or handle or carry material or equipment of moderate weight.

Physical Environment: Frequent exposure to factors such as temperature variations or extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and toxic materials that cause periods of extreme discomfort and/or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.

Mental Stress: There is some modest pressure from deadlines or other productivity standards. Work is somewhat repetitious.