Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Millwright to join our Maintenance team. This position is responsible for maintaining the equipment and facility in a safe and efficient manner.

All applicants must be able to work any shift in our 24 / 7 facility. We operate the plant under a 12-hour shift system (7 : 00 to 7 : 00) which has the benefit of only requiring seven work days in a 2-week pay period.

This shift schedule offers the benefit of additional earnings compared to a standard forty-hour per week schedule

BENEFITS

• Starting @ $46.21 per / hr
• Shift premiums
• Health Benefits Medical, Dental, RRSP matching
• Unionized position
• Overtime available (paid at double time)
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks to mitigate equipment failures and take corrective actions as needed.
• Pre-flight production lines prior to start up as per schedule.
• Use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Operates machinery and tools including hand tools, power tools, scissor / boom lifts and lift trucks
• Confers with and coordinates activities with Production personnel and other departments to minimize disruptions to production and maintenance schedules.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Seal Millwright ticket required
• Reading, writing and math skills
• Computer experience (Email, Microsoft Word)
• Ability to read and interpret layout drawings and blueprints
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment and adapt to frequent changes
• Welding & machining an asset

COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES

• Safety Centered
• Must be able to work continental rotating 12 hour shifts
• Results Driven
• Productively Engaged
• Team Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Communicate in a professional manner
• Organized
• Attention to detail and focus on the task at hand is extremely important.
• Flexible and adaptable to change

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift / carry up to 50lbs with or without assistance
• Navigate up and down stairs
• Standing / walking / climbing
• Twisting / bending / stooping
• Pushing / pulling
• Seeing / speaking / hearing
• Flexing / extending / turning the neck

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work in a loud and sometimes dusty environment
• Frequently works near moving equipment
• Occasional working at heights
• Use of PPE’s including : Hardhat, hi-vis, ear protection, eye protection and steel toed boots

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.