Apprentice - Millwright

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

Working with Journeyman Tradesman under the direction of the Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor, the apprentice will troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and maintain equipment within the manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and plant improvement.

This position is a 12-hour rotation shift position (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) located in our Portage la Prairie, MB location

What You'll Do:

• Assisting with machine installation and dismantling: Helping to disassemble existing machinery, prepare foundations, and install new components as directed by a journeyman millwright. 
• Learning to read blueprints and schematics: Interpreting technical drawings to understand the layout and function of machinery. 
• Basic maintenance tasks: Performing cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments on industrial equipment. 
• Operating hand and power tools: Learning to safely use a variety of tools like wrenches, drills, grinders, and specialized machinery related to the trade. 
• Material handling: Moving heavy machinery parts and materials around the worksite. 
• Safety compliance: Following all safety procedures and reporting any hazards to supervisors. 
• Learning about mechanical systems: Gaining knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems as they relate to industrial machinery. 
• Keeping work areas clean and organized: Maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. 
• On-the-job training: Actively learning from a journeyman millwright through observation and hands-on experience. 
• Skills and qualities needed for a millwright apprentice:
• Mechanical aptitude: A strong understanding of basic mechanical principles and how machinery works. 
• Physical strength and endurance: Ability to lift heavy objects and work in physically demanding positions. 
• Attention to detail: Precisely following instructions and ensuring proper alignment of machinery components. 
• Problem-solving skills: Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues 
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other millwrights and construction crews 
• Willingness to learn: Being eager to acquire new skills and knowledge through training and on-the-job
• experience 
• Understand and respect the rules concerning safety, quality, hygiene and the environment.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the Roquette Pea processing plant and its operations.
• Person needs to be supervised by a certified Millwright Journeyman when executing any trade related activity.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs.

What You'll Need:

• Registered with Apprenticeship Manitoba as a Millwright Apprentice (minimum of 1 year of schooling
• completed). Must hold a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Requires a minimum of 2–3 years of hands‑on maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Functional Competencies:

• Good understanding of the process and daily routines.
• Excellent communication skills and open to feedback.
• Team orientated and well organized.
• Ability to effectively assist with troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Aptitude to support planning and scheduling.
• Works in a responsible and safe manner, follows proper lockout and safety procedures.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to gain good operational knowledge of production processes at Roquette.
• Technical Applicative Competencies:
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• SAP knowledge (work orders portfolio management).
• Aptitude for administration and documentation control.
• Working knowledge of measuring instruments to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Able to read diagrams, sketches, instructions, and drawings for the purpose of determining parts lists and equipment repair.
• Basic knowledge with precision bearings, setup gauging tools, tool mounting systems, and lubricant systems.
• Support the journeyman in charge to analyze weekly schedule and balance between planned maintenance jobs and new jobs (give it the appropriate scheduling priority: PM compliance).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together

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