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Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)  (NOC 7311)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Construction millwrights are employed by millwrighting contractors. Industrial mechanics are employed in manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments.

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Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
  • Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools
  • Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
  • Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
  • Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
  • Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
  • Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Education & Job Requirements for Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) in Prince Edward Island

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
3-5 years

Specific Skills:
Repair or replace defective machinery parts. Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions. Perform routine maintenance work on machinery.

Additional Skills:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.

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Local Training

Holland College:

The Wind Turbine Technician program offers cross training in relevant disciplines that are established at the College. It is a nine month program offered in Summerside.

For further information contact:
Holland College
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4Z1
Phone: 1-800-446-5265
www.hollandcollege.com
info@hollandcollege.com

Innovation and Advanced Learning - Apprenticeship Section:

Block Release Training is provided in New Brunswick for this occupation.

For further information contact:
Innovation and Advanced Learning - Apprenticeship Section
PO Box 2000, 90 University Ave Suite 212
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: (902) 368-4460
www.apprenticeship.pe.ca
dmdoyle@edu.pe.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2012-03-02 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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