Apprentice Millwright

We are seeking a Millwright apprentice or Millwright assistant to support our compost facility in the Southeast of Calgary AB. This position is unique where the environment may include odors typical of compost operations.

• Assist team members, including Millwrights, with a variety of tasks and activities throughout all facilities and surrounding grounds.
• Participate in various labor activities and handy work, including but not limited to cleaning, materials management, facilities maintenance, and improvements based on defined expectations and deliverables.
• Support Millwrights in equipment installation, maintenance, and repair tasks under supervision.
• Collaborate with team members to assign daily tasks, prioritize activities, and deliver outstanding performance and quality.
• Operate company vehicles as required to support facility operations.
• Live the safety-first mandate with unquestionable ethics and discipline to health & safety best practices.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator, etc.) as required.

Qualifications:

• General labor experience in a similar environment is considered a strong asset.
• Construction, mechanical, or heavy equipment background considered an asset.
• Skid steer experience considered a strong asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License; must be comfortable driving as part of the role.
• Previous Millwright assistant/apprentice experience required.

Attributes:

• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Exhibit strong time management & organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a compost facility environment.
• Must be willing to be clean shaven for use of masks.

Working Conditions:

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work is mostly inside the facility but occasionally outside.
• Fast-paced environment with exposure to compost odors.
• Hours of work: 44 hours per week, 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, five days a week.
• Availability for overtime.
• Qualified candidates MUST be available to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends.

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Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The industries we serve include oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management & information management.