Summary of responsibilities
Millwright mechanics perform a variety of tasks involving the installation, maintenance, inspection, repair and adjustment of machinery and mechanical equipment. They consult plans and specifications, read blueprints and schematics to determine work methods, and perform various basic machining operations to modify or produce parts for replacement, structural and installation purposes.
Education requirement
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) with a specialization in industrial maintenance mechanics, or the equivalent recognized by the appropriate authority
Condition of employment
None
Minimum experience generally required by level of complexity
- Level 1: None
- Level 2: 1 year
- Level 3: Not applicable
Description of the levels of complexity
Examples of job titles
- Maintenance millwright
- Industrial mechanic
- Plant equipment mechanic
To be excluded from this job
- Team leader
- Sewing-machine mechanic
- Position whose sole responsibility is the maintenance of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration units
- Mechanic positions requiring a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in mechanical manufacturing