MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICE - NIGHT SHIFT

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.; Breslau; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major meat processing company in Breslau is seeking a Millwright Apprentice for the night shift. The position involves supporting equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have relevant education and preferably two years of experience in the food processing industry. Competitive hourly wage of $29.20 - $39.10 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. Overtime options are also available.

Benefits

$29.20-$39.10 per hour

Weekly pay by direct deposit

Employee referral bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Pension plan and company matching

Overtime options

Qualifications

• Must be a year 2- or year 3 Apprentice.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work multiple demands and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support in troubleshooting and repairs to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Interpret blueprints and identify replacement parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as required.

Skills

Competent using SMAW and GTAW (tig) welding processes

Good attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant education and experience as a Millwright Apprentice

Minimum of two years in a food processing environment

Job description

Millwright Apprentice

Night Shift

POSTING #: 124-25 (Resume Required)

Open Positions: One (1) | Rate Group: $29.20 - $39.10 dependent on level | Includes Shift Incentive Rates: $5.00/per hour

Shift Hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am, working from Monday to Friday.

Please Note: The successful candidate may be required to change rotations throughout the apprenticeship period to support training & development.

WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?

• $29.29-$39.10/per hour with available overtime options
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Optional daily and weekend overtime available
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service.
• Floater day given on top of vacation days.
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment.
• Employee scholarship program and English courses
• Positive and friendly team environment with a supportive Management Team

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support in troubleshooting / repairs and system improvements (optimization) to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; identifies replacement parts.
• Assist onsite contractors, as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM's) on all equipment as required; documents and maintains details of inspections.
• Participate in ongoing cross-training, multi skilling activities within the organization.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving results.
• Ensures that all operator safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements, as they relate to this job function.
• Install, align, dismantle, and move industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as forklifts, jacks, and Telehandeler to position machinery and parts during the installation, set‑up, and repair of machinery.
• Operate machine tools such as grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set‑up of machinery.
• Rebuild and/or overhaul machinery and equipment, as required.
• Confined space entry and working from heights, as required.
• Use or wear all protective equipment required for the assigned tasks and in compliance with Company policies.
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies including the Ontario Health & Safety Act and regulations.
• Interacts with CFIA on a daily basis.
• Follows and complies with all Food Safety regulatory requirements, including GMP's.
• Adheres to Conestoga Meat Packer's Core Values.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant education and experience as a Millwright Apprentice (year 2- or year 3 Apprentice preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated and verifiable experience working in a food processing environment, an asset.
• Competent using SMAW and GTAW (tig) welding processes
• Working knowledge (oral/written) of both English and Mathematics
• Working knowledge of OHSA Standards and regulations
• Ability to work in various locations within and outside the plant.
• Good attention to detail, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and multiple demands.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Accountability and Initiative

• Commits to producing the very best output, while maintaining safety and quality.
• Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done.

Service Excellence

• Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external.

Communicating with Clarity

• Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required.
• Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand.
• Answers questions in a professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work in a multi‑disciplined and fast‑paced work environment where Safety, Quality, People, and productivity are the focus of all organizational objectives.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

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