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Saint-Gobain Millwright / Maintenance Worker - Kaytec (Carstairs) in Carstairs, Canada
Kaycan has an exciting career opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) or Skilled Maintenance Employee based in Carstairs to join our manufacturing team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success and be a part of our safety first production operations by regularly inspecting, repairing, modifying and maintaining equipment and machinery as required to minimize downtime, and to further advance our manufacturing facilities operations and reliability maintenance team.
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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Performs repairs to machinery and plant support systems with regards to mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
Maintains correct safety standards at all times
Work with preventative maintenance programs and keep proper maintenance records.
Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate the parts required during overhauls, maintenance or set-up of machinery
Works with a wide array of precision tools, such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks and levels
Fabricates custom parts, fixtures and guarding by means of arc welding, grinding, oxyacetylene cutting
Assembles and installs machinery and equipment such as extruders, dies, punches, saws, pullers, precision bearings, gear-boxes, clutches, motors, shafts, sprockets, chains, conveyors, etc.
Alignment skills, couplings on drives and gearboxes
Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces
Occasionally performs work in other trades, welding and other work
Participates and assists with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance systems
Participates and supports continues and lean manufacturing initiatives
Troubleshoots and repairs machinery and equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production requirements are met
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing plant operates that operates on a 24/5 schedule
This is a permanent, full-time position (Days)
BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS
Reliable, punctual and health-safety-environment conscious
Must be a valid Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (red seal) or experienced maintenance worker
Must be available to work weekends and overtime/extended hours as required
5+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Experience with PC software, PLC’s, Robotics, troubleshooting and diagnostics would be an asset
Ability to operate forklifts and aerial lifts
Strong familiarity with machine shop practices (lathe & milling machines); use of power tools
Understanding of bearings and their functions
Must be able to read drawings and machine parts from a sketch or sample
Read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Additional experience in other trades would be advantageous
Here’s what we do…
Kaycan is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world. Saint-Gobain employs approximately 18,000 people in North America and approximately 168,000 people in 75 countries world-wide. Saint-Gobain’s North American companies operate 145 manufacturing facilities in industries as diverse as industrial ceramics and containers, reinforcements and flat glass, abrasives, and building materials. We’re proud that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one the best workplaces in North America & Canada.
On July 29, 2022 Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the United States. With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain reinforced its worldwide leadership in light and sustainable construction by becoming the top siding player in Canada. We are excited to add new complimentary products to our broad offering of exterior building solutions
What we offer…
In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package:
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our-menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) -includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare benefits package.
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity. We are proud of our National Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
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