Apprentice Millwright

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Millwright to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment at our granule production plant. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and must adhere to all safety requirements and protocols associated with working in a hazardous environment.

This is a unionized position under the IAMAW, Lodge 692, and the successful candidate will be required to join the union and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Plant Description

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a production facility that mines, processes, colours, and ships granules used for roofing products. Follow the link below to learn more:

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What Are Granules? How IKO Shingle Granules Are Made at The Ashcroft Granule Facility (youtube.com)

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Plant Location

IG Machines and Fibers Ltd., 3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package - starting Rate: $38.88 an hour.

• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans

• Competitive matched retirement savings program

• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

• The opportunity to have overtime and banked hours

• Yearly $200 as safety allowance

• In-house training and development opportunities

When you join us, you will be:

• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines

• Locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments

• Removing defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts

• Determining changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments

• Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges

• Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

• Conserving maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Our ideal candidate;

• Must be a registered 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Millwright

• Proven experience working in and maintaining a safe work environment with intimate knowledge of LOTO procedures or other relevant safety practices

• Maintenance experience in manufacturing environment is an asset

• Millwright skills, welding and machining experience preferred

• Excellent working knowledge of appropriate use of hand tools and maintenance equipment

• Ability to read and understand detailed repair & instruction manuals

• Must be able to work with computer-based maintenance software

• Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Must supply own hand tools appropriate to the equipment and environment

• Qualified applicants will have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and will be able to work with other trades and operators

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis

• Must be able to walk and/or stand 50-75% of the shift

Schedule:

The hours of work will be primarily Wednesday through Saturday (40 hours, day shift).

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.