Reports To
Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager
Summary
The Apprentice Millwright is required to assist the maintenance mechanic in the repair and maintenance of equipment. The maintenance helper must be able to assist in analyzing, troubleshooting, dismantling, aligning, assembling and adjusting mechanical equipment and machinery to maintain it in efficient operating condition. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders. The employee will work closely with the mechanic and task will be supervised.
Core Competencies
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgment
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Communication
• Energy & Stress
• Team Work
Job Duties
• Must be able to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with supervision
• Enhance equipment performance, recommending improvements and implementation.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and identify mechanical problems
• Operate production equipment and check performance as required
• Strong on PM (preventative maintenance) procedures in a 24 hour/day operation
• Ensure all job-related operations are in compliance with GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS and health & safety requirements.
• Required to support members of the Maintenance team on a host of projects throughout the facility.
• Demonstrate competency in approaching matters of preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, mechanical systems and coordination of work and required resources.
• Must fulfil all areas delineated by the competency guidebook provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.
• Attend day release schooling over a span of several years in order to achieve all academic requirements to write certification exam within allotted timeframe.
• Adhere to all safety policies, practices, procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Follow procedures and wear personal protective equipment as outlined in the health and safety manual.
Requirements
• Completion of secondary diploma or technical training.
• Must presently be enrolled with the Ontario College of Trades as an apprentice, possessing a valid training agreement and affiliated contract agreement number.
• Must have some hand tools,
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with supervision.
• Experience with working in packaging /manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
Work Conditions
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb – 75lb
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• May be exposed to construction sites
• Exposure to extremes of heat and cold
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