Millwright Apprentice

Join a leading manufacturer in the building products industry!  Westlake Royal Building Products is currently seeking a Millwright Apprentice to support our maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

 Compensation and Schedule

*         Starting at $28.59 per hour for first-year apprentice, annual increases based on skill development and education progress

*         Must be able to work all shift, including 12 hour continental shift

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

*         Perform Preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities and documentation as assigned on all equipment and machines throughout the plant in conjunction with daily production requirements.

*         Repair or replace machinery parts; troubleshoot malfunctions; machine change over as required by production team; perform building maintenance and other maintenance tasks as required.

*         Participate in equipment changeovers, when required

*         Install and commission new machinery.

*         Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems

*         Perform weld repairs.

*         Maintain orderliness of work area/shop floor.

*         Additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

*         Must participate in all ministry of education schooling sessions for the 443A millwright

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

*         High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

*         Strictly Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times.

*         Registered as an apprentice through Ontario College of Trades. 

*         Completion of schooling portion of apprenticeship is an asset.

*         Welding ticket an asset

*         Must have valid Driver’s License.

*         Ability to work under the supervision of licensed millwright, as part of a team and 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.

*         Fluent in verbal and written English relevant to technical journals and apprenticeship schooling

Preference will be given to second-year apprentices with relevant experience

Additional Requirements:

*         Candidates must provide proof of apprenticeship registration as defined by the Ontario College of Trades

*         Applicants will be assessed on mechanical reasoning, spatial aptitude, trade math, and communication skills