Millwright Apprentice - Mississauga, ON

Job ID:  494261

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Millwright Apprentice

Reports to: Mechanical Supervisor

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm

Wage Scale: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour w/ potential for overtime

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance 

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing  

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary:

The main function of the Apprentice is to successfully complete the apprenticeship in order to become a fully licensed Industrial Millwright. The successful candidate will progress to the appropriate classification upon completion of each subsequent year.

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• To successfully enroll into and complete the Industrial Millwright program offered through the Ministry of Education and Training.

• To complete the necessary number of hours of work, and gain the required experience, as mandated in the apprenticeship agreement.

• To become eligible for the Journeyman position, upon successfully attaining the Millwright’s license.

• To learn the various responsibilities of the Journeyman’s position which include:

  • Welding / Cutting / Brazing         

  • Pneumatic / Hydraulic maintenance

  • Compressor maintenance            

  • Mobile Crane operation

  • Bearing maintenance     

  • Pump maintenance

  • Machining (lathes, milling machine, grinders)      

  • Vibration analysis

  • Work from service manuals

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Highschool graduation or equivalent is required with English, Mathematics, and Science as required subjects.

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.

• Possess a minimum of Grade 12 education, with English, Mathematics and Science as required subjects.

• Intermediate computer knowledge

• Excellent written/oral command of the English language

• Be registered apprentice 3rd or 4th year of apprenticeship

Skill Requirements

The apprentice must be able to perform the following functions:

• To successfully enroll into and complete the Industrial Millwright program offered through the Ministry of Education and Training.

• To complete the necessary number of hours of work, and gain the required experience, as mandated in the apprenticeship agreement.

• To become eligible for the Millwright position, upon successfully attaining the Millwright’s license.

• To learn the various responsibilities of the Millwrights position which include:

  • Welding / Cutting / Brazing         

  • Pneumatic / Hydraulic maintenance

  • Compressor maintenance            

  • Mobile Crane operation

  • Bearing maintenance     

  • Pump maintenance

  • Machining (lathes, milling machine, grinders)      

  • Vibration analysis

  • Work from service manuals        

• Operate mobile equipment required to perform job

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
 

• Working outdoors and varied temperatures and weather conditions

• Effortless mobility through all areas of the plant

• Working in confined/restricted spaces

• Working at heights

• Physical abilities to perform duties

• Shift work may be required

Health and Safety:

• Comply with OHSA and all of its applicable regulations

• Personal Protective equipment as prescribed

• Comply with CRH safety rules, policies and procedures

• Report all incidents and near misses

• Report all safety hazards

• Follow Lockout/Tag out procedures

• Emergency response plan awareness

• Port security awareness

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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