Millright Assistant

**LOCK-BLOCK LTD.**
13171 Mitchell Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 1M7

Phone: (604) 325-9161
Fax: (604) 325-3124

1-800-565-2565

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

**Lock-Block Ltd.** is looking for progressive and productive individuals interested in building a career with

a rapidly growing precast concrete and aggregate producing company in Richmond, BC.

We are looking for an experienced **Junior Millwright/Millwright Assistant** with a minimum of 1 year of

related work experience in the Construction or Manufacturing industry.

The position of Junior Millwright is responsible for assisting the Journeyman Millwright with the
maintenance, repair and overhaul of machinery, mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, and systems in
our Crushing and Batch Plant areas.

WHY WORK FOR LOCK-BLOCK LTD.?
- Competitive Wages
- Employee Benefits after 3 months (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability,
- Employee Assistance, RRSP matching)- Support For Additional Training
- We Aim To Promote From Within
- Paid Overtime eligibility
- Company sponsored social events

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO?
- Read blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures.
- Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise

tolerances.
- Align and test equipment, and make any necessary adjustments.
- May do some welding and fabrication.
- Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such

as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and
power tools.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes and jacks and to position machinery and parts

during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems,

and programmable logic controls.
- Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations.
- Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding

equipment.
- Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul,

maintenance or set-up of machinery.
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and

malfunctions.
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts as well as maintain an inventory of

replacement parts.
- Complete any additional repairs and modifications or upgrades that will enhance the operating

efficiency and or life cycle of equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance per company and machine manufacturer’s recommendations
- Participate in ongoing maintenance projects.
- Ensure all work is completed to schedule and is cost effective.
- Comply with Company policies and procedures.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned by Management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A minimum of 1 year of work experience performing Millwright duties especially on conveyor

systems and silos.
- PLC, welding and fabrication experience are an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and blueprints.
- Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems.
- Ability to plan, solve problems and make decisions based on quantifiable information.
- Ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
- and accuracy.- Must be self-motivated and be able to work under the supervision of an experienced Millwright.
- Ability to work on weekends is **REQUIRED.**:

- A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships with others.
- **MUST **be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

**Job Type**: Full Time
- 40 hours per week with the ability to be flexible

WE ARE

Lock-Block Ltd. is a fast-moving, diverse, team-driven, performance-oriented, innovative player that has

revolutionized the construction industry by introducing several new construction systems.

For over 38 years, Lock-Block Ltd. has been a leader in several construction markets, such as retaining

wall modules, concrete recycling, and highway barriers.

The Lock-Block Ltd. manufacturing facility encompassing several divisions (Concrete Plant, Aggregate

Plant, Fabrications, and maintenance shops, etc.) is one of the most extensive concrete facilities in the

lower mainland, BC.