Machinist/Millwright
Category: Maintenance
Location: Vancouver
Job Summary
Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Journeyman Machinist/Millwright located at its Vancouver sugar refinery. The position reports to the Mechanical Supervisor. The successful candidate will work as part of our Maintenance Team.
This full-time permanent position is covered by a union collective agreement that pays $45.20/hour with a comprehensive benefit package that includes dental and vision care. Benefit package also includes boot and tool allowance.
A pre-employment medical and drug screen is required. Working conditions are consistent with manufacturing from the raw state to the final product.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Pension plan with equivalent contribution from the company
- Supplementary health insurance and dental care
- Life insurance and accident insurance
- Personal account for social benefits
- Share purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness program
Main Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshooting, testing, inspection and repairs of many types of industrial mechanical equipment
- Participation in the mechanical preventive maintenance program for processing, packaging and distribution equipment. Conduct planned preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment
- Comply with all Food Safe Manufacturing Practices and Safety requirements
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, and repairs
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Check newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
- Record repairs and maintenance performed
- Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery
- Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment
- Must be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule consisting of day, afternoon and night shifts and occasional weekend shifts and call-out duty
Qualifications and Experiences Required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BCTQ Machinist or Mechanic/Millwright Red Seal certification or equivalent Canadian journeyperson certification with Interprovincial Red Seal
- Experience and familiarity with safe working practices in regards operation and maintenance of equipment
- Commitment to work in a safe and orderly manner (adherence to lock out- tag out, confined space, fall protection, arc flash and other applicable regulations and practices)
- Basic understanding of mechanics in regards pumps, reducers, and packaging equipment
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Able to work independently and within a team environment