Millwright

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Kaytec has an exciting career opportunity for a Millwright based in Carstairs to join our team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a great chance to contribute to our growth and success and be a part of our safety first production operations by regularly inspecting, repairing, modifying and maintaining equipment and machinery as required to minimize downtime, and to further advance our manufacturing facilities operations and reliability maintenance team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performs repairs to machinery and plant support systems with regards to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• Maintains correct safety standards at all times
• Work with preventative maintenance programs and keep proper maintenance records.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate the parts required during overhauls, maintenance or set-up of machinery
• Works with a wide array of precision tools, such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks and levels
• Fabricates custom parts, fixtures and guarding by means of arc welding, grinding, oxyacetylene cutting
• Assembles and installs machinery and equipment such as extruders, dies, punches, saws, pullers, precision bearings, gear-boxes, clutches, motors, shafts, sprockets, chains, conveyors, etc.
• Alignment skills, couplings on drives and gearboxes
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces
• Occasionally performs work in other trades, welding and other work
• Participates and assists with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance systems
• Participates and supports continues and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Troubleshoots and repairs machinery and equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production requirements are met

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

• Reliable, punctual and health-safety-environment conscious
• Must be a valid Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (red seal) or experienced maintenance worker
• Must be available to work weekends and overtime/extended hours as required
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience with PC software, PLC's, Robotics, troubleshooting and diagnostics would be an asset
• Ability to operate forklifts and aerial lifts
• Strong familiarity with machine shop practices (lathe & milling machines); use of power tools
• Understanding of bearings and their functions
• Must be able to read drawings and machine parts from a sketch or sample
• Read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Additional experience in other trades would be advantageous

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing plant operates that operates on a 24/5 schedule
• This is a permanent, full-time position (Days)

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Time off: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs: We regularly celebrate and recognize when employees go above and beyond
• Apprenticeship Program for Skilled Trades: Designed to develop your technical skills and knowledge in Skills Trades
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet Care options: Insurance plan, prescription discount program, and pet care for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.