3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice (2nd Shift) - Temporary Contract

Champion Petfoods
Acheson, AB, Canadá
$28,56-$38,92 an hour (estimated)
Temporary
Full-time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a 3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice (2nd Shift) to join our rapidly growing company on a temporary contract.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the Scoop - Summary

The primary objective for the 3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice is to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and ensure they are fixed and returned to service as quickly as possible while, still maintaining high-quality work.

The 3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing production-related equipment in the Company’s pet food production facility in Acheson, AB.

This position is also required to interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics and drawings to determine work procedures, and must be able to perform basic level welding, brazing, flame cutting and electric arc welding.

This position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent.

What a typical day looks like :

  • Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
  • Repair and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and other technical resources.

Will be required to maintain mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.

Must be competent using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring

  • Perform department PMs, including but not limited to, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and completing other routine maintenance work.
  • Provide emergency repairs for production equipment during unscheduled shutdowns
  • Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment as directed including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting and repair of production machines
  • Troubleshoot equipment and related production problems by diagnosing defects in equipment. Using a combination of experience and observation, ensure mechanical equipment’s are operating as intended.

Develop solutions to ongoing or reoccurring problems

  • Efficiently set up, inspect, shut down, dismantle, and reassemble production-related equipment when required to do so
  • Competently operate and monitor any mechanical controls on equipment
  • Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
  • Participate in departmental housekeeping practices such as keeping the maintenance shop and surrounding area clean, as well as the metal rack, outside scrap bins and welding stations
  • Perform other tasks as required or assigned

What are we looking for?

  • 3rd or 4th Year Millwright
  • Ability to diagnose high sequenced machinery and determine the root causes of problems in an efficient and timely manor
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol and Fit-to-Work test up to 75 lbs
  • Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check and provide references

Working Conditions

  • Work environment is in a pet food distribution centre, with exposure to dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures
  • Overtime and Saturdays as required
  • Must be able to physically inspect company equipment, property, and assets
  • Regularly required to work at heights; fall arrest training to be provided by the Company

What can you expect from Champion?

  • Safety : a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
  • Earnings : Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
  • Industry Competitive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
  • Continuing Education : In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
  • Quality : a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
  • Other Perks : Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness.

That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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