Job title
Millwright – Fraser Valley
Reports to
Production Manager – Fraser Valley
Job purpose
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To maintain, improve, and optimize the mechanical operations of Lafarge’s five Ready
Mix Concrete Facilities in the Fraser Valley
Duties and responsibilities
Safety
Ensures that all work is performed in a safe and efficient fashion. The safety of the
individual, coworkers, customers, and the general public is the primary requirement of
any and all tasks undertaken.
Operations
Ensures that each facility is operationally capable of producing concrete at design
capacity to meet customer demands.
Proactively addresses breakdown events with a sense of urgency without compromising
safety or product quality requirements.
Actively inspects and monitors all mechanical equipment to ensure the majority of tasks
performed are preventative rather than breakdown maintenance.
Constantly in pursuit of building and maintaining a “best possible” group of facilities.
Purchases and maintains inventories of parts and supplies within corporate guidelines in
pursuit of lowest possible cost.
Projects
Enthusiastically explores, evaluates, recommends, and implements approved projects
that will provide tangible improvements in safety, quality, or productivity.
Maintains oversight of projects that require external sub-trade participation.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program.
Teamwork and Communication
Works both individually and as part of a team to accomplish goals.
Regularly communicates with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to
identify and remove constraints of a mechanical or process nature.
Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions, both good
and bad.
Qualifications
Must have requirements:
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Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) – formal apprenticeship
5 years Industrial Millwright Experience
Basic computer skills that include email, word-processing (for reports), and spreadsheets
(for alternative analysis).
Fluent verbal and written English language ability
Willingness and ability to pursue and complete additional training as deemed appropriate
by the individual and manager.
Preference will be given to individuals who also possess:
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Industrial First Aid Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
Working at Heights Certification
Confined Space Certification
Arial Platform Certification
Class 3 Driver’s License w/air endorsement
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
Welding and Fabrication Experience (CWB or Provincial Welder)
Experience with mentoring and training apprentices
Working conditions
The role will primarily be a Monday to Friday, dayshift position. Project circumstances,
operational requirements, and emergency breakdowns will require working hours outside the
normal schedule.
This is a bargaining unit position within the Teamsters Local 213. Current rate of pay is
$36.21/hour.
The successful individual will be a probationary employee for the first 60 days in the role as
defined by the Collective Agreement between the Teamsters Local 213 and Lafarge Canada Inc.
Physical requirements
There will be times when the incumbent will be required to work during inclement weather or
non-conventional hours. Some tasks will be physically demanding and require lifting of up to 25
kg and include prolonged standing and/or walking.
Direct reports
Currently there are no direct reports to this role, however, the successful candidate must be
willing and able to accept and evaluate apprentices in the future as well as supervise and direct
production personnel if they are assigned to a maintenance project or task.