Millwright

Job Description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join as a Millwright to contribute to the organization's value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

Our Team

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, 3rd Level apprentices are paid at C2 Rate ($37.04/hour). 4th Level apprentices are paid at B Rate ($ Red Seal–certified Millwrights are paid at Full Rate ($49.55/hour). Overtime is paid at double time.

What You Will Do

Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
Incorporate knowledge of load bearing capabilities for operating rigging equipment to place heavy machinery and parts
Fabricate, modify and overhaul equipment
Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable logic controls
Perform preventive and operational maintenance using procedures such as vibration analysis
Repair or replace defective parts when necessary
Construct foundations for and to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools and to direct workers engaged in such activities
Move, assemble and install an extensive variety of machinery and equipment
Perform routine tasks such as lubrication of machinery, bearing replacement, seal replacement, cleaning of parts during an overhaul and preventative maintenance
Work with a wide array of precision tools, such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks, and optical and laser alignment tooling

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer
Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary
Climb stairs and ladders, work at heights
Wear gas mask-type respirator and PPE
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs
Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant
Availability for shift work and emergency call outs
Able to travel to and enter site to access equipment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

3rd or 4th Level Millwright Apprentice or valid Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)
Valid Class Five (5) driver's license
Experience with providing commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and plant reliability

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience working in Fertilizer plant or similar Industrial environment
Proven organizational skills, high work standard, strong technical abilities, strong business skills, and personal accountability

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.