Job Overview
Join to apply for the Millwright Apprentice role at Westlake. Westlake Royal Building Products is currently seeking a Millwright Apprentice to support our maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Compensation And Schedule
- Starting at $28.59 per hour for first-year apprentice, with annual increases based on skill development and education progress
- Must be able to work all shifts, including 12 hour continental shift
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities and documentation as assigned on all equipment and machines throughout the plant in conjunction with daily production requirements
- Repair or replace machinery parts; troubleshoot malfunctions; machine changeovers as required by production team; perform building maintenance and other maintenance tasks as required
- Participate in equipment changeovers, when required
- Install and commission new machinery
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform weld repairs
- Maintain orderliness of work area/shop floor
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff
- Must participate in all ministry of education schooling sessions for the 443A millwright
Education, Experience And Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Strictly adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times
- Registered as an apprentice through Ontario College of Trades
- Completion of schooling portion of apprenticeship is an asset
- Welding ticket is an asset
- Must have valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed millwright, as part of a team and independently in a busy environment
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment
- Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Fluent in verbal and written English relevant to technical journals and apprenticeship schooling
Preference
Preference will be given to second-year apprentices with relevant experience
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must provide proof of apprenticeship registration as defined by the Ontario College of Trades
- Applicants will be assessed on mechanical reasoning, spatial aptitude, trade math, and communication skills