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Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join as a Millwright to contribute to the organization's value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization!

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

Our Team

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, successful applicants will be hired into this position at M2/$48.11. All overtime is paid at double time. This position may follow a shift rotation schedule within our 24/7 operation.

What You Will Do

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Incorporate knowledge of load bearing capabilities for operating rigging equipment to place heavy machinery and parts
• Fabricate, modify and overhaul equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable logic controls
• Perform preventive and operational maintenance using procedures such as vibration analysis
• Repair or replace defective parts when necessary
• Construct foundations for and to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools and to direct workers engaged in such activities
• Move, assemble and install an extensive variety of machinery and equipment
• Perform routine tasks such as lubrication of machinery, bearing replacement, seal replacement, cleaning of parts during an overhaul and preventative maintenance
• Work with a wide array of precision tools, such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks, and optical and laser alignment tooling

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent (ie. GED)
• Valid Class Five (5) driver's license
• Experience with providing commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and plant reliability

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary
• Climb stairs and ladders, work at heights
• Wear gas mask-type respirator and PPE
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs
• Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant
• Availability for shift work and emergency call outs
• Able to travel to and enter site to access equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in Fertilizer plant or similar Industrial environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.