Millwright/Machinist

We are seeking a skilled Millwright/Machinist to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing skilled machinist work at the journeyman level, including the maintenance, repair, and servicing of equipment and machinery.

1. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labor in estimating the costs of the projects and makes recommendations, as required.
2. Prepares for work projects by performing operational and safety risk assessments, arranges work schedules with user departments, and assembles supplies, tools, and equipment.
3. Machines various materials and/or parts to required tolerance using a variety of tools and equipment, including computer software; repairs and maintains various mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, turbines, belt drives, conveyors, electric motors, gear reducers, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
4. Calculates strengths and safe working loads of materials to remove and install heavy machinery; positions pieces of unassembled equipment when it arrives; assembles and installs equipment and constructs foundation for machines; aligns machines and equipment using various tools.
5. Disassembles, resurfaces, cleans, reassembles, and adjusts mechanical equipment, components, or parts as required.
6. Carries out the mechanical preventative maintenance program by inspecting machinery and components for repair and maintenance needs; performs diagnostic correction and repair utilizing recognized methods; maintains fan bearings, adjusts seals and valves, and replaces worn or failed components such as belts, gaskets, and sheaves.
7. Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
8. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, and tools; completes related reports and records; recommends purchase of related equipment and supplies.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) recognized by the Province of BC and Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Machinist recognized by the Province of BC. Two (2) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to deal with others effectively; physical ability to carry out the duties of the position; ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications; ability to organize work; ability to operate related equipment.