Episode Details

On today's episode we are talking about millwrights that work in the food manufacturing industry, how to become one and career progession as a millwright.

Our guest today is Nole Coutrouzas, VP & Business Representative UBC Millwright Local 1916. The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) is composed of thirteen affiliated Local Unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) across Canada. They represent thousands of woman and men working as progressive cross-trained construction and maintenance professionals with exceptional skills to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair precision machinery. UBC millwrights are vital partners in industries as diverse as energy, automotive, aerospace, food processing, pharmaceuticals and more.

This podcast is supported by CareersNow! CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario's multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario's food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

TIMESTAMPS

[02:03] Noel introduction
[5:40] Noel's Career Journey and the Path to Becoming a Millwright
[9:49] Understanding the Term 'Millwright'
[12:59] The Impact of Automation on Food Processing
[15:58] Education and Training Requirements to Become a Millwright
[20:31] The Role of the Millwright Union and the Importance of the 'Hall'
[21:06] What is a journey person
[24:13] The Importance of Attitude, Punctuality, Safety, and Effort in the Millwright Field
[29:38] The Role of Millwrights in the Food Industry
[37:42] The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Millwright Work
[43:09] The Use of Augmented Reality in Diagnosing Machine Issues
[45:54] Career Growth Opportunities in the Millwright Field
[46:11] Advice for someone wanting to become a journey person
[49:52] Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Links

UBC Millwright Local 1916

The Millwright Regional Council (MRC)

Red Seal trade code called 433A.

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