Millwright/Industrial Mechanic

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

The Millwright/Industrial Mechanic position has the responsibility of servicing and repair of rotating industrial equipment, primarily high speed and decanter centrifuges in our Service Center. You have a passion for mechanical repair and problem solving. You work well individually as well as within a team, you have good time management skills and respect for deadlines. You have a strong work ethics in your workmanship and maintain a high level standards in your working environment.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• This is a full-time role working within our Service Centre in Edmonton.
• You will report to the Team Manager, working as part of a team, this will include all aspects of millwright services: disassembly, cleaning, repairing, fitting, machining, welding and balancing. You will service High Speed Separators, Decanter rotating assemblies, and gearboxes to the standard expected of us as an OEM.
• You will be able to read engineered drawings and follow repair instructions accurately, using measuring tools and working within an ISO 9001 environment.
• You will work safely within a HSE safety environment utilizing PPE and following our HSE requirements.
• You will have experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Flexibility is key as you will be expected to work on many different types of equipment as part of the Alfa Laval product line.
• Training for the successful candidate will be provided for our products and processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

• You are a Journeyman Millwright or Industrial Mechanic with experience in an industrial work environment, ideally on rotating equipment, would be a definite asset.
• You are a self-starter who is hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
• You have the ability to work well independently and also within the team. 
• Overtime and flexibility in work hours will be expected.
• The successful candidate will be dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven, with a disciplined and organized working style.
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve technical problems and work independently.
• Safety mindset.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office and Web based applications)
• The right individual will find the position challenging and rewarding, with growth opportunities in a global company.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Physical requirements include bending, reaching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, twisting, lifting, climbing, and standing.
• Environmental factors: hazardous materials, chemicals, work location, noise, work surfaces, vibration, impact.