IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

POSITION: MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICE

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a manufacturer of quality commercial and residential roofing products and part of the IKO Group of Companies. We presently have a full-time opportunity for a Millwright Apprentice to join our team based in Brampton, Ontario.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Attend safety training courses and crew meetings
• Housekeeping e.g., Keep maintenance shop clean and clean up after all jobs
• Paint equipment where required
• Operate a lift truck and aerial work platform where required
• Perform welding and cutting where required
• Machine work, using drill press, bandsaw, lathe, milling machine, grinder
• Perform required work with hand tools, such as air guns, electric shears, hand grinder, screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.
• Remove, Install or rebuild parts. e.g. Bearings, pumps, gear boxes, clutches, etc.
• General Fabrication
• Read blueprints
• Operate air compressor
• General maintenance repairs. Preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery equipment
• Install machinery and equipment
• Work on hot oil, asphalt, steam and air lines and hot oil boilers and steam generators
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

General Requirements:

• Registered in a Skilled Trades Ontario approved apprenticeship program.
• Meets all Government requirements to be eligible for the Maintenance Millwright program
• Must have full set of metric standard tools.
• Exposure with mechanical devices, pneumatic controls and welding/cutting.
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to work shifts as well as some extended hours and weekends.
• Must have interpersonal, problem solving & trouble shooting skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 70-90% of the shift
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.