Millwright Apprentice Jobs in Westlock, AB (NOW HIRING)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

To perform maintenance functions at manufacturing facilities located in Barrhead;

coordinate and assist and perform equipment maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with leadership and production associates and supervisors to improve efficiencies
• Perform regular checks on production equipment
• Lubricate and check all motors on a daily basis or as required
• Install, repair & program machines and equipment
• Maintain critical inventory levels of all parts and equipment needed for production
• Keep the maintenance shop and work areas clean and organized as per GMP/ISO requirements
• Work with manager(s) to determine and address maintenance needs
• Assist in problem diagnosis; confer with outside representatives as needed
• Assist with the success of production and product handling when necessary
• Be an available resource for facility remodeling projects
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred with 1-3 year’s maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, open to less then one year of experience with supporting education
• Knowledge of and skilled in the safe execution of the following: mechanical and production equipment repair, operating procedures and techniques; use of power and basic hand tools; HVAC
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Millwright Apprenticeship (Journeymen Millwright on site to support apprenticeships)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects

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