Millwright - Acheson, AB

Job ID: 482792

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Oldcastle APG Canada West is excited to announce that we are rapidly expanding and actively searching for a Journeyman/women Millwright to join our highly motivated team. If you are enthusiastic about individual and organizational growth and development and believe you can contribute to our growing success, then this might be the position for you.

Job Summary:

The Millwright is responsible for tasks such as welding & fabrication, machine maintenance, troubleshooting problems, installing hydraulics, assisting in machine upgrades and capital projects, mold assembly and repair and general house-keeping duties, and helping plant staff when needed. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in a manufacturing facility both independently and in a team-setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and develop opportunities to incorporate safe work practices into daily working routine; assist others in identifying and adhering to established safety procedures; be mindful of potential safety issues and report them immediately to a Supervisor, Safety Committee member or Safety Manager.
• Fabrication – must be able to take a project from concept to build without the assistance of others
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment
• Fabricate new machine parts if original parts are missing or damaged
• Inspect machinery as it arrives and then assemble them with the safe and effective use of hand tools.
• Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers and plumb bobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to a P.M. schedule
• Assist in development of repair estimates
• Conduct repairs, modifications and retrofits, hydraulic install
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues
• Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project budgets and project status
• Schedules critical and non-critical activities effectively for preventative maintenance program with Operations Manager
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
• Learn how to operate all plant equipment
• Other assigned work as required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Millwright working toward or with Interprovincial Red Seal
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Experience with routine maintenance operations

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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