Journeyperson Millwright

Lafarge Africa Plc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction materials sector is seeking Journeyman Millwrights for their Richmond, BC Cement Plant. This full-time role involves maintaining and optimizing mechanical operations, ensuring safety, and working collaboratively within a team. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Unionized environment

Good OT potential

Training opportunities

Matching pension plan

Extended Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of heavy manufacturing/mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize mechanical operations of the Cement Plant.
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on large industrial equipment.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Self-starter

Ability to work independently

Reliable

Ability to work in various environments

Education

Journeyperson status

Preference for dual ticketed

Job description

Overview

Lafarge is recruiting Journeyman Millwrights to maintain, improve, and optimize the mechanical operations of our Cement Plant located in Richmond, BC. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly opportunity.

Why join the Lafarge Cement team?

• Unionized environment
• Good OT potential
• Training opportunities
• Matching pension plan
• Extended Health Benefits

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Millwright include keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintaining equipment on the Plant. Millwrights at the Richmond Cement Plant perform planned and breakdown maintenance on various large industrial equipment, including but not limited to:

• Large roller-supported Rotary Cement Kilns
• Ball mills
• Impact crusher, Nordberg and Clemro Jaw Crusher
• Fans, blowers, wet and dry screw compressors, sliding vane compressors
• Belt conveyors, bucket elevators, pneumatic conveyors, air gravity conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors
• Service and repair gearboxes, clutches, pumps, and vibrating screens

Safety

Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments. Ensures all work is performed safely and efficiently, prioritizing the safety of individuals, coworkers, customers, and the public.

Operations

Proactively addresses breakdown events with urgency, without compromising safety or product quality. Inspects and monitors equipment regularly to emphasize preventative maintenance. Strives to build and maintain a high-quality facility.

Teamwork and Communication

Works individually and as part of a team to achieve goals. Communicates regularly with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to identify and resolve constraints, keeping management informed of actions and decisions.

Qualifications

Education

• Journeyperson status
• Preference for dual ticketed

Experience and Skills

• Minimum two (2) years of heavy manufacturing/mining experience
• Commitment to safety
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to work in various environments (hot and cold)
• Reliable and dependable

Pay Rate

$55.43 per hour

OT Rate

After 8 hours of straight time, 1.5x after 2 hours, 2.0x thereafter; day call-out at 2.0x; unscheduled at 3.0x.

Note: A pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal record check are required for health and safety reasons.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, you have endless opportunities to shape your career, whether in technical, managerial, or frontline roles. We encourage embracing diverse perspectives, sharing ideas, and developing skills to perform at your best. Working together in a thriving culture helps us build the world we all want to live in.