Job Description

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Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
We are looking for a Licensed Millwright at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility in Arthur, ON.
Our millwrights perform preventive and curative maintenance on a wide variety of mobile and fixed plant equipment at our site in Arthur, ON. This position will be reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The wage for this position is $43.00/hour.
What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting machinery and equipment to detect defects and irregularities.
• Using welding equipment and power tools to fabricate parts during maintenance or set-up of machinery.
• Interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings to follow work procedures.
• Troubleshooting in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and requirements.
• Repairing or replacing defective components using hand and power tools.
• Designing, welding and manufacturing custom parts when needed.
• Performing PMs.
• Exercising good judgement and discretion in prioritizing maintenance repairs.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to established safety protocols and best work practices.

Here's What You Need

• Millwright license, completion of an apprenticeship program in industrial machinery repair or millwrighting.
• Experience as a heavy duty equipment mechanic (421A) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly. Keeping accurate records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation.
• Able to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required.

We run three shifts:

• Days - Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Afternoons - Monday to Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• Weekends - Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

What's in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Skills Required