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Journeyperson Millwright (Aggregates)

Journeyperson Millwright (Aggregates)

Lafarge
locationCalgary, AB, Canada
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks
Millwrigth
Full time
2 - 5 years
TrainingClass 5 Driver's License

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.

Overview

Looking to kick-start your career in construction? Lafarge has been recognized as Canada's best diversity employer for 2024. At Lafarge, we offer opportunities for growth and development, comprehensive training programs, apprenticeship sponsorship, Contribution plant, extended health benefits, and an employee wellness program. Join us and take the first step towards a fulfilling career today.

The role

Lafarge is recruiting a Journeyperson Millwright to maintain, improve, and optimize the mechanical operations for our Maintenance Shop located in Calgary AB. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly opportunity.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position are: keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintenance of equipment on the Aggregate Plants. Millwrights will perform planned and breakdown maintenance, including but not limited to:

Service, repair, and install motors, gears/drives, and hydraulic/pneumatic system

Service and repair gearboxes, clutches, pumps, and vibrating screens.

Service and repairs to fixed belt conveyors and portable hydraulic conveyors

Maintain paper and electronic records

Maintain shop equipment and Housekeeping.

Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Estimate parts and labor costs

Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures

Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used, and costs

All other duties as assigned

Safety:

Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas

Ensures that all work is performed in a safe and efficient fashion. The safety of the individual, coworkers, customers, and the general public is the primary requirement of any and all tasks undertaken.

Operations:

Proactively addresses breakdown events with a sense of urgency without compromising safety or product quality requirements.

Actively inspects and monitors all mechanical equipment to ensure the majority of tasks performed are preventative rather than breakdown maintenance.

Constantly in pursuit of building and maintaining a “best possible” group of facilities.

Teamwork and Communication:

Works both individually and as part of a team to accomplish goals.

Regularly communicates with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to identify and remove constraints of a mechanical or process nature.

Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions, both good and bad.

Qualification Profile

Education:

Journeyperson status

Experience and Skill Set:

Minimum two (2) years of heavy manufacturing/mining/marine experience.

A commitment to working safely

Troubleshooting skills.

Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to work in various work environments (hot and cold).

Reliable and dependable

Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically a loader would be considered an asset

Proficiency in welding, fabrication & rigging

Valid driver's license

Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as required by management

Must be able to walk and stand for periods at a time

Compensations:

Pension

Dental

Vision

Employee wellness programs

Apprentices sponsorship

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, 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.

Area of focus

  • Maintenance

Required education level

  • Trade certificate 

Years of experience

  • 2 - 5 years

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • A commitment to working safely
  • Troubleshooting skills.
  • Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently
  • Ability to work in various work environments (hot and cold).
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically a loader would be considered an asset
  • Proficiency in welding, fabrication & rigging
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