Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice or Industrial Electrician Apprentice

Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd in Collingwood, Ontario, seeks an Industrial Mechanic Apprentice or Industrial Electrician Apprentice to support licensed tradespersons, perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and contribute to reliability initiatives. The role evolves through apprenticeship levels with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualified applicants hold an Ontario apprenticeship registration (433A or 442A) and a secondary school diploma; strong problem-solving and collaboration

Qualifications

• Registered Ontario Apprentice (433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician).
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial maintenance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed tradespersons in troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, sensors, robots, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support emergency breakdown response activities.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Attend required apprenticeship training and progress through apprenticeship levels.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance and TPM activities.
• Identify chronic equipment failures and recurring downtime issues.
• Participate in RCA, 5 Why investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support condition-based maintenance inspections including vibration, temperature, lubrication.
• Learn precision maintenance practices including alignment, torque control, lubrication excellence, inspections.
• Maintain asset history and work order documentation in SAP PM/CMMS.
• Participate in equipment reliability improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve yield.
• Understand OEE and how maintenance affects production.
• Support defect elimination and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Build skills in PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, sensors, drives, and industrial controls.

Skills

Safety Focus

Learning Agility

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice or Industrial Electrician Apprentice

Job Category: Direct

Requisition Number: INDUS004589

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Essential Functions:

• Assist licensed tradespersons in troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, sensors, robots, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support emergency breakdown response activities
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Attend required apprenticeship training and progress through apprenticeship levels.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Reliability and Continuous Improvement Responsibilities:

• Learn and participate in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Assist in identifying chronic equipment failures and recurring downtime issues.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Support condition-based maintenance inspections including vibration, temperature, lubrication, and visual equipment checks.
• Learn precision maintenance practices including alignment, torque control, lubrication excellence, and equipment inspections.
• Assist in maintaining accurate asset history and work order documentation within SAP PM or CMMS systems.
• Participate in equipment reliability improvement projects aimed at reducing technical downtime and increasing plant yield.
• Develop an understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and how maintenance activities impact production performance.
• Support defect elimination initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the plant.
• Build technical skills in PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, sensors, drives, and industrial controls under supervision.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety Focus
• Learning Agility

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Ontario Apprentice (433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician).
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial maintenance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including days and nights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Must maintain apprenticeship registration with Skilled Trades Ontario.
• Successful completion of apprenticeship requirements may lead to qualification as: