Role purpose
The Maintenance Millwright is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable operation of ENTECH’s production equipment, process systems, and facility infrastructure.
This is a hands-on maintenance role focused on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, fabrication, installation, and continuous improvement of plant equipment.
The position works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and the Maintenance Supervisor to minimize equipment downtime and maintain a safe and reliable operating environment.
What you will do
8 areas of responsibility. Open any to read the duties.
01 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 6 duties
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment throughout the facility.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
- Repair and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, piping systems, valves, filters, tanks, hoists, blowers, and related process equipment.
- Assist with maintenance of plating equipment, wastewater systems, compressed air, water systems, heating equipment, and other plant utilities.
- Identify deteriorating or unsafe equipment before failure occurs.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns affecting production.
02 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 5 duties
- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities accurately and on time.
- Perform inspections of production equipment and plant systems.
- Identify recurring maintenance problems and recommend improvements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records in the company maintenance system.
- Assist in developing preventative maintenance procedures for new equipment.
03 FABRICATION, INSTALLATION & MODIFICATIONS 5 duties
- Assist with installation and relocation of production equipment.
- Fabricate brackets, supports, guards, piping, fixtures, and other components as required.
- Perform basic welding, drilling, cutting, grinding, and mechanical fabrication where qualified.
- Assist Engineering and Production with equipment modifications and process-improvement projects.
- Support construction of plating tooling, flow systems, racks, piping, and custom equipment.
04 PUMPS, PIPING & PROCESS SYSTEMS 4 duties
- Install, maintain, and repair pumps, piping, valves, filtration systems, and process equipment.
- Troubleshoot leaks, flow problems, pump failures, and mechanical system issues.
- Assist with PVC, CPVC, polypropylene, stainless steel, and other process piping systems as applicable.
- Support maintenance of chemical-processing equipment in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
05 FACILITY SUPPORT 4 duties
- Assist with general facility repairs when required.
- Support maintenance of doors, lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and general building systems.
- Assist with snow, exterior, and yard-related facility maintenance when necessary.
- Support contractors performing facility or equipment work.
06 SAFETY 6 duties
- Follow all lockout/tagout procedures.
- Follow chemical, electrical, confined-space, working-at-height, and other applicable safety requirements.
- Use appropriate PPE.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions.
- Maintain guards and safety devices in proper working condition.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance workspace.
07 INVENTORY & PARTS 4 duties
- Maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory.
- Notify the Maintenance Supervisor when critical parts require replenishment.
- Assist in identifying replacement parts and obtaining supplier information.
- Return tools and equipment to their designated locations.
08 COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY 5 duties
- Communicate equipment problems and repair status clearly to the Maintenance Supervisor and Production.
- Complete assigned work without repeated follow-up.
- Escalate significant equipment or safety risks promptly.
- Demonstrate urgency when equipment downtime affects production.
- Support other departments when maintenance assistance is required.
Qualifications
- Experience in industrial maintenance, millwright work, manufacturing, or a related mechanical trade.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability.
- Experience with pumps, motors, piping, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Welding and fabrication experience is an asset.
- Experience in chemical processing, plating, wastewater, or industrial manufacturing is an asset.
- Millwright licence is not required for this position.
- Willingness to work toward a 433A Industrial Millwright licence is considered an asset.
Key performance expectations
- Reduce equipment downtime.
- Complete preventative maintenance on schedule.
- Respond to breakdowns with urgency.
- Maintain equipment safely and reliably.
- Identify problems before they become major failures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Keep maintenance areas organized.
- Demonstrate initiative and continuous improvement.