Maintenance Mechanic (Mechanic, plastics –processing equipment/ Maintenance person Plastics bottle Manufacturing)

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with a national company that values sustainability, partners with customers and provides employees with opportunities for growth?  If you have experience working in manufacturing and/or packaging industries or feel like a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

This innovative company is one of the largest manufacturers of tamper-evident plastic closures and plastic containers for the dairy, juice and food industries. Committed to customer satisfaction, our client designs and builds sustainable packaging equipment and provides fast, global technical service. As the Maintenance Mechanic you will be encouraged to set and reach goals while earning a competitive wage with a good benefits plan.

The city of Richmond is located in Metro Vancouver and offers easy transit and highway access to Vancouver, White Rock, Surrey and neighbouring municipalities Richmond’s flat terrain offers great cycling along its waterfront dykes, and also made it a practical choice as a 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue city, with the spectacular Richmond Oval hosting speed-skating. The city also offers great multicultural shopping and dining you can enjoy.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full- Time, Day

Salary: $24.22 per hour for 40 hours per week. As of February, 2013 increase to $24.58 per hour. Other Benefits as per collective agreement: medical, dental, disability, group insurance, vision care (90% employer paid premiums); 6 paid sick days per year (paid out if unused); 2 weeks holidays which increases to 3 weeks after 2 years + 2 floater days.

Shifts: Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Richmond, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Experience: Experience working as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing or packaging plant.  A journeyman ticket is NOT required for this position.  The company is willing to train and mentor candidates who are willing to learn and grow within the company.

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Major Work Area: Maintenance, Repair, Install

Area of Specialization: Assembling machinery and equipment, Installing machinery and equipment, Adjusting machinery and equipment, Fabricating machine parts, Start-up and testing, Troubleshooting

Type of Industry/Work Setting Experience: Rubber and plastics industry

Type of Machinery or Equipment: Conveyors, Pumps and compressors, Grinders, Welding equipment, Automated and robotics systems, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, High speed packaging equipment

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)

Specific Skills: Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions, Install machinery and mechanical equipment, Repair or replace defective machinery parts, Perform routine maintenance work on machinery, Assemble machinery prior to installation

Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots

Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Continuous learning

Are you an Industrial Mechanic seeking an exciting career move? If so, our client is seeking a Journeyman Millwright for their Barwick, Ontario location.  The ideal candidate will become part of a Canadian forest products company that has a reputation for reliability, stability and unsurpassed customer service to vendors, builders, architects and homeowners. You will earn a competitive wage as well as the opportunity to work for a company that values respect, integrity, safety, excellence and sustainability.

For half a century, our client has been respected as a successful enterprise built by ingenious, resourceful people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. Known for its innovation, quality and service, the company supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products used in construction and industrial applications. Our client values health and safety aboveboard without compromise and believes in injury free production.

Barwick is located in the Township of Chapple on the banks of the Rainy River in Northwestern Ontario. With a population of just under 1000, the area is well known for its pulp and paper mill, Museums, its culture and heritage. Barwick is near the Minnesota, USA border and is surrounded by many pristine lakes, rivers and a vast accessible wilderness suited to all types of outdoor adventures such as fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and kayaking, bird watching, and snowmobiling.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $31.50 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package.  As of July 1, 2012 the wage will be increased to $34.40 per hour.

Shifts:  Either 4 x 10 hour day shifts or 12 hour 2 days, 2 nights shifts available.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Barwick, Ontario

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience:  Excellent troubleshooting and computer skills; experience with cause analysis.

3-5 years of experience as a Journeyman Millwright required. Welding experience is an asset.

Education: Journeyman Ontario Millwright certification or Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is required.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Are you a Millwright looking for a career move that has numerous opportunities for growth and development? Our client, Alberta’s largest sawmill company, produces more than 300 million feet of board per year and is looking for results-oriented Industrial Mechanics with proven records of accomplishment in the trade. You will live in a beautiful prairie community with many activities, and receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and pension plan. Our client is passionate about providing their employees with great opportunities for career advancement, performance management programs and training and development.

Operating around the values of community involvement, commitment to safety and sustainable forest management, this progressive company offers employee recognition, wellness programs, company- wide intranet, social clubs and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. As a leading manufacturer of a broad range of forest products to customers world-wide, this onetime small sawmill now manufactures lumber, unbleached kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power, and a growing number of specialty wood products in its operations across Western Canada

The Town of High Level, Alberta has many great things to offer from arts and culture, recreation and sports to leisure and facilities. Forestry, oil and gas, agriculture, tourism and hospitality, retail drive this community of approximately 3887 residents. Located 253 km north of Peace River and 800 km north of Edmonton, High Level is one of Alberta’s newest communities and is truly nature at her best. Enjoy other perks of living and working in Alberta such as no PST, low income tax rates and Alberta Basic Healthcare at no charge.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary and Benefits:  $35/hour plus a comprehensive benefits plan and excellent pension plan and relocation allowance for moving, travel and temporary housing.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Location: High Level, Alberta

Number of Vacancies: 3

Experience: Related industry experience and knowledge of hydraulics and welding will be considered a definite asset.

Education: Qualified Millwright with a valid Interprovincial ticket

Haven’t you always wanted to live in British Columbia’s beautiful lower mainland? We have an exciting opportunity for a Millwright based in Surrey, BC.  Our client has an exciting opportunity for you to be part of one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of drawn steel wire products. The ideal candidate will possess the drive, the talent and the uniqueness to advance ideas that can change the lives of thousands of customers around the world. You will earn a competitive wage as well as the opportunity to work for a company that is truly global and respects diversity.

Our client is a global technological and market leader in advanced solutions based on metal transformation and coatings. They are a global company employing 28 000 people worldwide. Our client is committed to providing a working environment where local and international talent work together. With over 140 years of experience, our client takes pride in their position as an industry leader and innovator.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager or Designate, the Maintenance Millwright is responsible for following work procedures and standards for machine troubleshooting and maintenance while conforming to company rules and the Collective Agreement.

Located 24km south east of Vancouver, Surrey offers easy access to Highway 1 and opportunities to explore all that British Columbia has to offer. The City of Surrey is committed to working with neighbourhoods, residents and community groups to create beautiful spaces and to promote and celebrate community activity, spirit and pride. Close to the ocean, mountains, Whistler, Vancouver Island and the USA, the recreational and leisure opportunities are endless.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:  $31.77 with a $.50 increase in July 2012 and another $.50 in August 2013. In addition, the company offers an extensive benefits plan including life insurance, extended medical and health and dental.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience: Minimum 2 years of previous machine maintenance experience in a similar environment as well as a minimum of 5 years in a heavy industrial environment.

Education: Minimum high school graduate or GED equivalent with a 4^th Class Power Engineering (boiler) certification.  Must be a BC ticketed Journeyman or Red Seal Millwright.

Skills and Abilities:

-Ability to operate machine and ancillary equipment.

-Ability to work in a safe and effective manner.

-Physically fit to perform work, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy loads.

-Basic English written and oral communication.

-Ability to rotate shifts, including day, evening, graveyard and weekends.

-Ability to perform work efficiently, and be at work consistently.

-Must have mechanical aptitude to operate machine and ancillary equipment.

-Ability to follow all company procedures, policies, guidelines and rules.

-Ability to read and understand the machine operation manuals.

-Ability to use the job specific training checklist guidelines to successfully complete the four to six week training period, including training on waste water specific duties.

-Ability to pass necessary certification requirements to perform work.

-Ability to meet safety requirements at all times.

- Ability to follow all the hazard controls as outlined in the Job Safety Analysis

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Monitor the boiler operation; perform TDS tests, chemical additions and other related activities, in accordance with safety standards.

-Inspect the pollution control system at 3 hour intervals. Install the lime bag in the pollution control lime hopper in the absence of the Maintenance Helper or on weekends.

-Complete machine change-over for tooling, rollers and pintles. Use safe lockout procedures when doing machine maintenance or major clean-up.

-Perform repairs for machine breakdowns or as part of preventative maintenance, including the welder, pump, VPS, cast roller assembly and bow repairs, in accordance with operator work orders and/or supervisor’s direction. Use safe lockout procedures when performing machine maintenance or major clean-up and report any machine down time duration and reason for downtime with accuracy.

-Act as 1^st person emergency response to spills involving zinc, lead, bezinal or other environmental substances, including control of and coordination of clean-up for spills. Perform pump outs of these materials as required.

-Empty the cleaning line acid tank and prepare it for continued functioning.

-Responsible for waste water duties, including:

• preparation and reporting of lime slurry and polymer solution and their corresponding pump repairs.
• removal of filter cake, filing of container and repairs of mechanical issues on filter press.
• collection of samples of ditch cooling water and filter cake.
• general inspection and maintenance of the PH control system, with calibration of the probes as required.
• operation of the sulfuric acid regeneration systems and monitoring of glycol tank levels.
• maintenance of hazardous substances inventory located in the shed.
• general inspection of parameters, levels, flows and PH, ensuring enough polymer and solution in the lime tank, correcting if necessary, and notifying the Environmental Manager of uncontrollable deviation from set point parameters of the WWTP.

-Provide support for engineering, installation or maintenance projects, including assisting outside contractors as required.

-Perform minor troubleshooting, identification of safety hazards and reporting of unsafe conditions.

-Clean filters in areas not covered by, or as required to assist the Maintenance Helpers.

-Follow safe work procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following the supervisor’s instructions at all times and reporting any issues immediately.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Millwright based out of our client’s 100 Mile House location.  The ideal candidate will have the chance to be part of a Canadian forest products company that has a reputation for reliability, stability and unsurpassed customer service to vendors, builders, architects and homeowners. You will earn a competitive wage as well as the opportunity to work for a company that values respect, integrity, safety, excellence and sustainability.

For half a century, our client has been respected as a successful enterprise built by ingenious, resourceful people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. Known for its innovation, quality and service, the company today supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products used in construction and industrial applications. Our client values health and safety aboveboard without compromise and believes in injury free production.

100 Mile House, South Cariboo’s dominant community, is located in South Central British Columbia and nestled on the Fraser Plateau between the heights of the Coastal and Rocky Mountains. North of Vancouver and 95km south of Williams Lake, this beautiful area has a lot to offer including numerous parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails, waterfalls and campground facilities. The area is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, ATVing and golfing. With easy access to Whistler, Kamloops and Kelowna, there is something for everyone to do in this beautiful British Columbia town.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $33.725 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package. All overtime (excess of 44 hours) is paid at double time. As of July 1, 2012 the wage will be increased to $34.40 per hour.   Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Shifts: 4x 12 hour shifts on, then 4 days off

Location: 100 Mile House, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Millwright. Experience with Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment, Power Engineering or related experience would be a definite asset.

Education: Journeyman Millwright certification and Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Level A Welding ticket an asset.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Calling all skilled Millwrights! We have a great opportunity for you. Our client considers their employees to be the most valued ingredient in their establishment. While working for this growing fortune 500 company, you will be recognized and rewarded for your talents.

Our client is the world’s leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. This highly respected company has a world-class mining and processing operation that produces the highest quality of fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. They are also global leader in nourishing crops and deliver distinctive value to the world agriculture. They are expanding and looking for Millwrights (Industrial Mechanics) to join their team.

Millwrights will operate all equipment, service, repair and maintain mechanical machines and equipment on site. The successful candidate will adhere to all relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Esterhazy has a population of 2,602 people, located within commuting distance from Yorkton, SK. The town is situated between two scenic valleys: the Qu’appelle River Valley and Kaposval Valley. Esterhazy is less than a five hour drive from Saskatoon and less than three hours from Regina, two of Saskatchewan’s largest cities. The city has an abundance of amazing outdoor activities which include: camping, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking. You will always have something to do in this tight knit community, and be part of a town that is welcoming to new comers and always willing to help a fellow man out.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $42.96/hourly with double time for overtime, depending on work location overtime can be 10-30% extra. Extensive benefits are available and there will be a re-location package up to $5000. Interview travel will be paid for.

Positions: 15

Work Environment: Positions both above and below ground available in 5 different departments.

Accommodation: Company provides transitional housing for up to 6 months at $700/monthly. There is also lodge-accommodation available at $15/daily.

Shifts: 5 shifts on and 5 days off, then 4 shifts on – 12 hour shifts both days and nights. Successful candidates will get two weekends off in a row and then two weekends on.

Education: Interprovincial or Red Seal Millwright or Industrial Mechanic Trade Certification, Inter-provincial or Red Seal Certificate required. A high school diploma or equivalent will be required.

Experience: 2 or more years of experience required

Requirements: Employment is subject to successfully completing a pre-employment check including criminal, drug and alcohol testing. If fully disclosed a criminal record may be accepted.

Skills and Abilities:
-Dismantle, repair and assemble plant equipment in line with manufacturers’ specifications and recommended standards.
-Safely operate specific units of mobile equipment including overhead and mobile crane.
-Display full knowledge and use of drawings, prints, sketches and parts manuals.
-Display full knowledge and use of micrometer and dial indicator and other tools necessary to achieve the settings and tolerances required.
-Pass all related training classes.
-Work from ladder, platform, staging scaffold, swing stage and mobile equipment basket.
-If required must be prepared to train and handle firefighting duties as a member of the shift fire crew.
-Interpret and carry out written or oral instructions, and to make written reports as required.
-Diligently adhere to all relevant legal environmental requirements.
-Full knowledge of the safe utilization and care of power and hand tools.
-Full knowledge of cutting and welding practices.
-The ability to discern the state of mechanical condition of machines and equipment and take appropriate action.