Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

Job Title: Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

Location: Hantsport, Nova Scotia

TP-18231

CKF Inc. is a leader in Canada’s pulp molding industry, with plants located in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and the states of Iowa and Texas, producing products for packaging, retail, and food service. Partnered with Meridia, CKF is looking for a Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright to provide support within their Hantsport operations.

Role Description

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, as the Industrial Mechanic/Millwright you are responsible for the installation, removal, repair, and preventative maintenance of rotating equipment within the manufacturing floor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and installing various types of pulp moulding machinery, pumps, motors, fans, compressors, shafts, pulleys, hoists, conveyors, and other related rotating equipment.
• Performing preventive maintenance on the equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Installing power drives in correct positions, aligning power shafts and pulleys, and assisting in the organization and scheduling of preventive maintenance routines. Utilizing hoists, rollers, or trolleys to position machinery is a key part of the job.
• Using technical expertise to recommend equipment upgrades based on economical and professional judgment and notifying the Lead Hand or Supervisor of potential hazards and required corrective actions.
• Using drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications to assist with duties.
• Maintaining a clean work environment, working with and assisting other tradespersons as needed, and performing all duties in accordance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, government rules and regulations, and company policies.

Your Qualifications

Qualifications for the role include an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification, with preference given to candidates possessing a Red Seal certification. Ideally, applicants should have years of experience in either a manufacturing environment or industrial maintenance. You are a great team player and are also able to work independently. You also have the ability to excel in a demanding, high pace environment and are flexible to changing priorities.

Your qualifications include:

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) diploma, and Red Seal Certification.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting or industrial maintenance, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safety best practices is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

If you're looking for an exciting job where no two days are the same, CKF might be the perfect fit for you! At CKF, you'll join a team that values sustainability, courage, safety, forward thinking, and giving back to the community. They offer competitive pay and great benefits, including a pension plan. This is a chance to grow with a company that cares about its employees and the world around them.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.  

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Heather Simmons, Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-2335 and hsimmons@kbrs.ca.

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