Millwright - Canada

Department: Maintenance
Shift Schedule:

• 12hr rotating shift
  • Week 1: Monday-Tuesday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday 
  • Week 2: Wednesday-Thursday 
  • 4 weeks of day 7:00AM-7:00PM 
  • 4 weeks night 7:00PM-7:00AM 

Position Summary

The Millwright is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues. The Distribution Center is equipped with high-speed automated conveyor systems. Responsibilities includes regular building preventive maintenance and repair. This position is responsible for product safety, quality and legality.

Primary Responsibilities

  Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to conveyor system. 

• Complete and maintain all documentation related to the Maintenance CMMS and PM program. 
• Set up and maintain machinery to comply with current safety standards. 
• Complete all preventive and predictive maintenance to conveyor system and base building as directed. 
• Work well with others (Maintenance teammates across all shifts and with internal customers). 
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, carton-sorting systems, mobile equipment used in distribution centers. 
• Understand various testing procedures to diagnose and implement repairs. 
• Troubleshoot equipment components using schematics, panel layouts and manufacturer specification manuals to effect repairs. 
• Effect repairs to the installed base of pallet rack, pick modules, dock components and materials handling equipment as required. 
• Assist in receiving incoming shipments of needed inventory and replacement parts. Participate as necessary in response to trouble calls. 
• Assist in planning, setting priorities and developing the daily work schedule as directed. Assist in development of department talent. 
• Communicate at a high level to peers and other department employees. 
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Education and Experience

• Journeyman Tradesperson, Interprovincial Red Seal, Registered Apprentice Tradesperson or equivalent experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 4+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance duties in a manufacturing/packaging environment, or equivalent combination of vocational education and experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Conveyor Systems, carton sorting systems and mobile equipment used in distribution Centers Demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose repair needs.
• Detail oriented and follow processes and procedures.
• Strive for accuracy and quality.
• Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work safely and assist other Teammates.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Manual dexterity, reaching, standing, walking and sitting.
• Repetitive use of hands for simple and firm grasping.
• Team player.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (CA -- Salaried & CA -- Hourly)

If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, Functional French (written and spoken) is required.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

At FedEx, our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer--one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We foster respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.

Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.

Job Disclaimer (Canada)

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

The incumbent is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in a PC Windows environment, successfully complete all recurrence training, maintain annual accreditations where applicable, and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, functional French (written and spoken) is required.

In the recruitment and selection process to fill this vacancy, Artificial Intelligence may be used.

Driving Requirements (If Applicable)

Candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency must have a valid driver's license (e.g., Class 5, G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application.

Candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of:

1. Their current driver's abstract
2. Their performance during application interviews
3. Their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

Position Summary

The Millwright is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues. The Distribution Center is equipped with high-speed automated conveyor systems. Responsibilities includes regular building preventive maintenance and repair. This position is responsible for product safety, quality and legality.

Primary Responsibilities

  Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to conveyor system. 

• Complete and maintain all documentation related to the Maintenance CMMS and PM program. 
• Set up and maintain machinery to comply with current safety standards. 
• Complete all preventive and predictive maintenance to conveyor system and base building as directed. 
• Work well with others (Maintenance teammates across all shifts and with internal customers). 
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, carton-sorting systems, mobile equipment used in distribution centers. 
• Understand various testing procedures to diagnose and implement repairs. 
• Troubleshoot equipment components using schematics, panel layouts and manufacturer specification manuals to effect repairs. 
• Effect repairs to the installed base of pallet rack, pick modules, dock components and materials handling equipment as required. 
• Assist in receiving incoming shipments of needed inventory and replacement parts. Participate as necessary in response to trouble calls. 
• Assist in planning, setting priorities and developing the daily work schedule as directed. Assist in development of department talent. 
• Communicate at a high level to peers and other department employees. 
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Education and Experience

• Journeyman Tradesperson, Interprovincial Red Seal, Registered Apprentice Tradesperson or equivalent experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 4+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance duties in a manufacturing/packaging environment, or equivalent combination of vocational education and experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Conveyor Systems, carton sorting systems and mobile equipment used in distribution Centers Demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose repair needs.
• Detail oriented and follow processes and procedures.
• Strive for accuracy and quality.
• Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work safely and assist other Teammates.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Manual dexterity, reaching, standing, walking and sitting.
• Repetitive use of hands for simple and firm grasping.
• Team player.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (CA -- Salaried & CA -- Hourly)

If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, Functional French (written and spoken) is required.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

At FedEx, our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer--one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We foster respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.

Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.

Job Disclaimer (Canada)

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

The incumbent is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in a PC Windows environment, successfully complete all recurrence training, maintain annual accreditations where applicable, and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, functional French (written and spoken) is required.

In the recruitment and selection process to fill this vacancy, Artificial Intelligence may be used.

Driving Requirements (If Applicable)

Candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency must have a valid driver's license (e.g., Class 5, G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application.

Candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of:

1. Their current driver's abstract
2. Their performance during application interviews
3. Their performance on any driver competency assessments administered