Red Seal Millwright
- Compensation
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- Location
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- Work setup
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- Seniority
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- Employment
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- Experience
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- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Red Seal Millwright certification
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in an industrial maintenance environment, preferably within a pulp and paper mill or other continuous production facility.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- Practical knowledge of pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, fans, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and equipment reliability principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and varying work conditions.
- Willingness and ability to work night shifts, overtime, and scheduled maintenance shutdowns as required.
Full description
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The Howe Sound Mill, located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia is seeking a Red Seal Millwright to join the team.
Working in a dynamic pulp mill environment, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our production equipment to support safe, efficient, and continuous mill operations.
This position is ideal for a mechanically minded tradesperson who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems, and working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment throughout the pulp mill.
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Troubleshoot mechanical issues, diagnose equipment failures, and complete repairs to minimize downtime and support reliable production.
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Maintain, repair, install, dismantle, and rebuild equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, fans, agitators, and rotating equipment.
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Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and potential failures, recommending repairs and improvements to enhance equipment reliability.
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Perform equipment alignment, bearing replacements, shaft repairs, and other precision mechanical maintenance.
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Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
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Participate in planned maintenance activities, mill shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and capital projects as required.
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Work closely with operations, electricians, and other maintenance personnel to identify equipment concerns and implement effective solutions.
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Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
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Follow established safe work procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements, and comply with company policies, WorkSafeBC regulations, and applicable legislation.