Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Join a leading manufacturer in the building products industry! Westlake Royal Building Products is currently seeking a Millwright Apprentice to support our maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Compensation and Schedule • Starting at $28.59 per hour for first-year apprentice, annual increases based on skill development and education progress • Must be able to work all shift, including 12 hour continental shift DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: • Perform Preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities and documentation as assigned on all equipment and machines throughout the plant in conjunction with daily production requirements. • Repair or replace machinery parts; troubleshoot malfunctions; machine change over as required by production team; perform building maintenance and other maintenance tasks as required. • Participate in equipment changeovers, when required • Install and commission new machinery. • Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems • Perform weld repairs. • Maintain orderliness of work area/shop floor. • Additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff. • Must participate in all ministry of education schooling sessions for the 443A millwright EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma, GED or equivalent. • Strictly Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times. • Registered as an apprentice through Ontario College of Trades. • Completion of schooling portion of apprenticeship is an asset. • Welding ticket an asset • Must have valid Driver’s License. • Ability to work under the supervision of licensed millwright, as part of a team and independently in a busy environment. • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment. • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. • Able to work well under pressure. • Strong attention to detail. • Fluent in verbal and written English relevant to technical journals and apprenticeship schooling Preference will be given to second-year apprentices with relevant experience Additional Requirements: • Candidates must provide proof of apprenticeship registration as defined by the Ontario College of Trades • Applicants will be assessed on mechanical reasoning, spatial aptitude, trade math, and communication skills Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com
