4th year Millwright Apprentice ( Cement Plant ) - Jobs in Grandview-Woodland

Job Description

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better. Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join usWe are seeking an 4th year Apprentice Millwright to join our team and learn the trade of industrial machinery maintenance and repair. As an Apprentice Millwright, you will be responsible for assisting experienced Millwrights in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment, as well as learning to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. You will work in a fast-paced environment and be trained on the job to become a skilled professional in the field of MillwrightingOnly 4th year apprentices are considered at this time.The primary responsibilities of the Millwright are: keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintenance of equipment on the Plant. Millwrights at the Richmond Cement Plant preform planned and break down maintenance on a variety of large industrial equipment (including but not limited to):

• Large roller supported Rotary Cement Kilns,Ball mills,Large gearsets,Impact crusher, Nordberg, Clemro Jaw Crusher, Fans, Blowers, wet and dry screw compressors, Sliding vane compressors.
• Belt conveyors, bucket elevators, pneumatic conveyors, air gravity conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors.
• Service and repair gearboxes, clutches, pumps, and vibrating screens.
• Assist experienced Millwrights in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment, including conveyors, pumps, compressors, and motors.
• Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Use hand and power tools to dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery.
• Learn how to fabricate and install new parts and equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Learn how to align, level, and calibrate machinery to meet industry standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
• Attend training sessions and classes as required to continue learning and improving skills.

Safety:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Ensures that all work is performed in a safe and efficient fashion. The safety of the individual, coworkers, customers, and the general public is the primary requirement of any and all tasks undertaken.

Operations:

• Proactively addresses breakdown events with a sense of urgency without compromising safety or product quality requirements.
• Actively inspects and monitors all mechanical equipment to ensure the majority of tasks performed are preventative rather than breakdown maintenance.
• Constantly in pursuit of building and maintaining a “best possible” group of facilities.

Teamwork and Communication:

• Works both individually and as part of a team to accomplish goals.
• Regularly communicates with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to identify and remove constraints of a mechanical or process nature.
• Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions, both good and bad.

Education:

• 4th year status is a must.

Experience and Skill Set:

• Minimum two (2) years heavy manufacturing/mining experience.
• A commitment to working safely.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work in various work environments (hot and cold).
• Reliable and dependable.

OT rate: After completing 8 hours of straight time; 1.5x after 2 hours / 2.0x thereafter in a day; 2.0x rate for regular day call out; 3.0x rate on unscheduled. As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.Why work for usWorking for Lafarge offers a wide variety of career opportunities that utilize your abilities and skills to contribute to a better world. In addition to local and global developmental opportunities, we provide employees with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits plan, a healthamp; wellness program with financial incentives, an extensive global e-learning platform and much more!More information can be found at:www.lafarge.caWe thank you for your interest.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.