Millwright

About PreCon

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with our manufacturing plant in Woodstock ON and office in Mississauga, ON. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation, building more energy efficient, sustainable, and safe structures.

Position Summary

The Millwright is responsible for installing or dismantling machinery and equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. This will be accomplished through the safe and effective use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. This position also requires that the Millwright troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment. The Millwright is also responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment, such as motors, pumps, valves, controls, and other machines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery as it arrives, unload the parts, and then assemble them with the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
• Relocate unassembled equipment as it arrives, positioning the machinery and pieces that need to be assembled, using hoists, dollies, and trucks.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machines by using hammers, crowbars, wrenches, and other hand or power tools.
• Where necessary, construct a foundation for new equipment, using building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel.
• Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications.
• Assemble all machinery and equipment by bolting, welding, riveting, or fastening them to pre-built foundations.
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems operations
• Adhere to assembly and installation instructions set forth in vendor manuals and specifications.
• Repair any problems associated with new equipment.
• Fabricate new machine parts if original parts are missing or damaged.
• Identify and correct any problems found in machines, equipment, or processes in order to facilitate production.
• Leads apprentices and directs them to ensure successful task completion.
• Ensure that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on once the machines and equipment are put into operation.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Ability to weld
• All other duties as required.

Education/ Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman, or class 433A certification.
• Four-year apprenticeship program certified by Department of Labor, or 4 years direct experience as a Millwright.
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Valid “G” driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate and highly analytical.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring apprentices.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job you are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, lift, climb, push-pull, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, and stoop.
• May require working in hot (32C) and cold (-25C) temperatures
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
• Overtime as required.

This posting represents a current vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this role.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including seniority with Unifor union local 636 upon successful completion of probation, competitive wages, paid overtime and company benefits.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees. 

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.