Millwright - Apprentice - #195195

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Weekend Millwright will be responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting and completing emergency repairs to keep the plant running as efficiently as possible.

This position is open to both licensed millwrights and apprentices.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Available Shifts

Saturday & Sunday, 6am - 4:30pm

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay based on your experience level and license
• Group health and insurance benefits
• Company pension matching after 1 year
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs skilled journeyperson level work involving preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, installation/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Reads drawings, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Installs, aligns, dismantles, and moves stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, according to layout plans and using hand and power tools.
• Assembles machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools, and welding equipment.
• Informs the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor of any outstanding mechanical matters.
• Stores equipment and tools properly when they are not in use and ensures that work area and machines are kept clean, organized and tidy at all times.
• Assists other trades in emergency repairs and other tasks as necessary.
• Provides oversight and guidance to Apprentice Millwrights. Apprentice Millwrights complete all duties of a Millwright under the guidance of a Licensed Millwright.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Must possess mechanical aptitude;
• Welding experience;
• Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints when troubleshooting;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• A valid Millwright license, proof or apprenticeship or pre-apprentice education is desired.
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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