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?

Overview

The Production Operator tends cement process and cement manufacturing and/or distribution machines, special purpose machines, or industrial robots to manufacture and distribute cement to specifications on a production basis in full awareness of safety, product quality, and optimum level of production.

Responsibilities

• Operates plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with environmental regulations and plant standards.
• Performs adjustments and minor repairs to equipment as required.
• Inspects plant equipment on a regular basis and prepares work orders as required.
• Performs diagnostic checks of plant equipment.
• Assists in programming as required.
• Performs calibration of equipment as required.
• Uses CMMS / DCS or other computerized management tools.
• Continually optimizes plant equipment and processes.
• Ensures that quality guidelines are met.
• Performs sample preparation, chemical and physical tests, microscopy and analysis.
• Operates mobile equipment as required.
• Works with other departments to solve operational problems.
• Inputs and reports operating statistics, incidents and equipment performance.
• Assists maintenance services in major Plant Turnaround.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• Technical College graduate
• First Aid Certificate desirable
• Computer programming skills desirable
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical skills desirable
• Minimum 3-years work experience, preferably in process industry

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Other Skills:

Ability to work alone in situations where quick decisions must be made under pressure. Person must be a self-motivator. The applicant must demonstrate:

• The capacity to work as part of a team
• The capacity to work independently
• Reliability and dependability
• The ability to troubleshoot problems
• The ability to analyze, evaluate, and make appropriate decisions
• The ability to operate light mobile equipment, motorized man lifts. and overhead cranes The capacity to work in the “B” Operator environment. (working in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, discomfort, working with hazards – dust, flying particles, falling objects, equipment – shiftwork, stress)
• Knowledge of and adherence to all plant safety, quality, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardizedsituations.

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 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 this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical  parts and high precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humidconditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:The above job description has been designed to provide general guidelines for the identification of tasks, duties, qualifications and training requirements for the titled position and/or its successors. This job description is not all inclusive of the duties that are performed by the job incumbent and may be modified in the future as the work environment and essential functions of the job change.

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.

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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.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.