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industrial mechanic and millwright

Title posted on indeed.com - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Posted on March 03, 2025 by Employer details Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.

Job details

Do you enjoy hands-on challenges, where you can focus on a particular task, to get the job done and keep our equipment running? Do you want to be part of the team of one of the most modern, flexible, and efficient lumber producers in Eastern Canada? It?s time to grow your career with us. What are you waiting for? Our employees are central to the success of Freeman Lumber. Together we continue to build a company that is competitive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable. Our employees work in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. Freeman Lumber offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive team environment with opportunity for career growth. We are currently looking for a full-time Industrial Mechanic/Millwright to join our Freeman Lumber Maintenance Team. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible to safely perform quality maintenance work and repair of equipment, including: * Maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer?s specifications, applicable procedures, etc. to minimize the interruption to production * Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines * Repairing or replacing chains; belt conveyors; gearboxes/drive chains; hydraulics; pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools * Inspecting and investigating the root cause of failures or malfunctions of machinery to perform corrective repairs and take preventable actions * Responding to emergencies when mechanical problems occur * Reading, analyzing, and interpreting schematics, instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, operator/equipment manuals, etc. * Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation *Skills/Abilities:* * Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures * Strong mechanical aptitude * Familiarity with metal fabrication, hydraulics/pneumatics, refractory work, bearings/seals, welding, pipe fitting, pump repair, and mechanical repairs * Ability to read schematics/blueprints * Work with minimal supervision * Ability to multi-task while working under pressure * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs * Job requires work both inside and outside in various conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow. * Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours *Qualifications* * Minimum 3-5 years? relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production environment * Experience working with stationary equipment as part of a production process * Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting * Sawmill experience is preferred * Stick welding ability would be considered an asset *Shift Rotation:* This position is a shift position, however our shift schedule strives to provide employees with the maximum work/life balance while maintaining maximum production in a safe manner. * 12 hour Continental Shift Schedule (every second weekend) * No weekend night shifts scheduled * 2 week shift rotation *Relocation:* Relocation assistance maybe provided as required. A shared company house is available close to the mill location. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship Pay: $25.75-$37.49 per hour Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Housing allowance * Language training provided * Life insurance * Relocation assistance * RRSP match * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Night shift Experience: * millwright: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person