Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Journeyman Millwright to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the Scoop – Summary

The primary objective for the Journeyman Millwright is to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and ensure they are fixed and returned to service as quickly as possible while, still maintaining high quality work.   The Journeyman Millwright is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing production-related equipment in the Company’s pet food production facility in Acheson, AB.  This position is also required to interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics and drawings to determine work procedures, and must be able to perform basic level welding, brazing, flame cutting and electric arc welding. The Journeyman Millwright is also responsible for ensuring equipment modifications are properly conducted to minimize risk of cross-contamination and ensure product quality and safety. 

What a typical day looks like:

• Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
• Repair and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and other technical resources. Will be required to maintain mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.  Must be competent using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring instruments.
• Perform department PMs, including but not limited to, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and completing other routine maintenance work.
• Provide emergency repairs for production equipment during unscheduled shutdowns.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment as directed.
• Perform maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and related production problems by diagnosing defects in equipment. Using a combination of experience and observation, ensure mechanical equipment’s are operating as intended.  Develop solutions to ongoing or reoccurring problems
• Efficiently set up, inspect, and shut down production-related equipment when required to do so
• Competently operate and monitor any mechanical controls on equipment
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with coworkers to provide high quality customer service
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Comply with all safety training and department SOPs. Comply with all food manufacturing facility regulations relating to equipment, chemicals and work procedures
• Participate in departmental housekeeping practices such as keeping the maintenance shop and surrounding area clean, as well as the metal rack, outside scrap bins and welding stations
• Dismantle and reassemble production equipment for the purposes of sanitation and deep cleaning
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry technologies and codes
• Develop and demonstrate awareness and understanding of corporate policies, practices and procedures regarding health and safety
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned

What are we looking for?

• Journeyman Millwright certification, plus three to five years’ related work experience
• Ability to diagnose high sequenced machinery and determine the root causes of problems in an efficient and timely manor
• Good organizational abilities, including planning and execution skills, with attention to detail in all areas of work
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment while contributing to a positive work environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Able to work well under pressure and stressful situations
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

• Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol and Fit-to-Work test up to 75 lbs
• Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check and provide references

Working Conditions:

• Work environment is in a pet food distribution centre, with exposure to dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures
• Overtime and Saturdays as required
• Working Monday – Friday Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Must be able to physically inspect company equipment, property, and assets
• Regularly required to work at heights; fall arrest training to be provided by the Company
• Manual dexterity required to perform repairs on various types of equipment, and occasional computer use

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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