Maintenance Technician

Lafarge Africa Plc; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafarge Africa Plc is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Woodstock Plant. The ideal candidate will ensure the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery while adhering to safety protocols. This role requires a strong technical background and experience in an industrial setting, preferably within the cement or grinding manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong welding skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain machinery at the Woodstock plant.
• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Organized

Creative

Education

Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification

Interprovincial Red Seal certification

Tools

Welding Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:

Objective & Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely installing and maintaining machinery and supporting structures according to manufacturer’s specifications at the Woodstock Plant. The Incumbent will have a strong understanding of the Lafarge commitment to Health and Safety. In addition, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for Preventative Maintenance and Continuous Improvements on equipment and repairs on all production/facility related equipment.

Responsibilities

Safety: Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies/procedures ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.

Technical Skills: Required to read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

Operations: Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools. Responsible to install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls. Will be responsible to assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools, welding equipment and torches.

Operator Functions: Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery. Also operate machine tools such as drills and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery.

Troubleshooting: Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.

Maintenance: Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts. Also are responsible to clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery as part of the PM program.

Relationship with Others
Maintenance Technicians in Woodstock will work together with a team of Maintenance Technicians and interact with production workers to accomplish assigned work tasks.

Specific Accountabilities:
Maintenance Technicians at Woodstock must complete the following:

• Participate in plant safety including performing risk assessments before each job
• Maintain good attendance
• Complete scheduled work on-time
• Provide feedback to the Production Supervisor for work improvements

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk climb stairs & ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and smell as well as work in awkward situations, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• The employee is frequently required to sit and operate mobile equipment
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee will perform work outdoors in all weather conditions and will work around moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• The role will include working at heights and confined spaces, appropriate training will be given as needed.

Dimensions
Maintenance Technicians report to the Production Supervisor

Qualification Profile

• Preference will be given to those that possess their Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification from the college of trades or their interprovincial red seal certification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferably in a slag/grinding/cement manufacturing environment.
• Must possess good welding skills properly utilize various welding and cutting equipment.

Lominger Competency

• Problem solving
• Technical
• Creative
• Organized
• Motivated

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment thatall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.