Mechanical Production Operator

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a
**greener**,
**smarter** and
**healthier** world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,
**safety** comes first,
**collaboration** matters and
**diversity** is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually
**make our materials better.**

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

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Overview:
We are currently seeking a
**Mechanical Production Operator** for our Richmond Cement Plant operations, the Mehchanical Production Operator will responsible for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment used in the production process. The role is to ensure efficient and safe operation of the production line, meeting quality and productivity targets.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with team members to ensure a safe workplace, as well as taking initiative and acting on any unsafe acts or conditions.
- Understand and adhere to all quality related SOP’s (samples testing and frequency, emergency release, when to fringe, etc )
- Perform 1st level inspection of various shops once a shift using guidelines provided.
- Perform housekeeping activities in the field as per a cleanup checklist provided.
- Utilize various technical plant information systems to provide information and issues during shift.
- Conduct industrial housekeeping such as cleaning up spills and keeping equipment in an operable state.
- Employee will need to be able to operate heavy mobile equipment and other production equipment.
- Will need to work with the production team to clear operational blockage and resolve other issues.
- Do general maintenance, including lubrication, troubleshooting with shift supervisor
- Repair the plant equipment in a timely and financially responsible manner.
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals for assigned jobs.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn-out components. Report any major maintenance or repair needs to the maintenance department.
- Monitor the production process, including machine operation, to identify any issues or deviations from the standard operating procedures. Conduct regular inspections of machines and equipment to detect and resolve any malfunctions or defects.
- Operate various types of machinery and equipment used in the production process, such as manufacturing machines, assembly line equipment, and automated systems. Follow operating procedures and safety guidelines to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

Qualifications:

- Journeyperson status
- Minimum 2 years heavy manufacturing/mining experience
- Preference to dual ticketed
- Demonstrated safety leadership and good housekeeping practices
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and troubleshooting skills required
- Proficient use of Word, Excel, document databases and instrument software
- Able to work independently or with a team
- First Aid Certificate desirable

**REASONING ABILITY**

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up moderate to heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high level humidity in a controlled laboratory environment. When required the employee could be exposed to the various environmental conditions consistent with an industrial cement plant.

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As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._**

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are
**passionate**, driven by
**curiosity** and keen to
**grow**,
**learn, develop** and
**thrive** in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.