Apprentice Millwright/Heavy Equipment Technician

The Apprentice Millwright/Heavy Equipment Technician will be integral to the company's maintenance team. Reporting to the Journeyman Millwright, they will ensure all plant equipment and forage facilities receive the required preventive maintenance, general repairs, and safety upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing preventative maintenance at the specified intervals on key equipment including forage presses, loaders, forklifts, truck scale and ancillary equipment.
• Assist in the completion of repairs as needed and required to support production activities.
• Work with the Journeyman Millwright, Lead Mechanic, and Management to create a plan for seasonal plant retrofits.
• Assist in keeping an adequate inventory of critical parts for key equipment.
• Adhere to the highest level of safety in all work practices.
• Demonstrate and show leadership in maintaining high environmental standards in all work performed.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Heavy Equipment Technician or Millwright apprenticeship program.
• Previous agriculture equipment experience an asset.
• Hunterwood and Steffen Systems hay presses, John Deere, Hyundai, Toyota, Manitou experience an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be a Team player.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time; shift work and overtime is required depending on operational needs.
• Physically demanding environment; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods.
• Work involves exposure to hay dust, noise, and moving machinery-may not be suitable for individuals with asthma or severe allergies.
• Must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care.
• Extended health care.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.
• Vision care.

Schedule:

• 8 to 12 hr shifts.
• Day and Night Shifts.
• Holidays.
• After hours on call.
• Monday to Friday.
• Overtime.
• Weekends as needed.