Journeyman Millwright

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The primary function of this role is to troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, and repair manufacturing equipment and machinery throughout the IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at the Ashcroft production facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This position is part of the IAMAW, Lodge 692 (Union), and as such the successful candidate will be required to join and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Plant Description

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. at Ashcroft is a production facility that processes, color, and ship granules used for the roofing shingle.

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Plant Location

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd.

3745 Barnes Lake Rd, Ashcroft, BC

Compensation

Starting Rate: $45.22 an hour

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability

• Short-term Disability (Weekly Income)

• RRSP Match

• Paid Vacation after 6 months of employment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment

• Troubleshooting specific industrial equipment by using precise measuring and testing instruments

• Dismantling and reassembling of equipment using hand and power tools

• Creating hand sketches of assemblies while understanding dimensional drawings and service costing

• Inspecting and assessing wear and remaining useful life of various power transmission components

• Fabricating repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment

• Utilizing Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with Company’s procedures, rules, and regulations

Qualifications

• Must have the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Ticket

• Proven experience working in and maintaining a safe work environment with intimate knowledge of LOTO procedures or other relevant safety practices

• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment

• Millwright skills, welding and machining experience preferred

• Excellent working knowledge of appropriate use of hand tools and maintenance equipment

• Ability to read and understand detailed repair & instruction manuals

• Must be able to work with computer-based maintenance software

• Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Must supply own hand tools appropriate to the equipment and environment

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.