Industrial Millwright $46.84/hr

Gerdau North America; Whitby; On-site; CAD 53,234 - 75,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate: $46.84/hr

Overtime opportunities

Annual cost of living increases based on CPI

Paid Statutory Holidays

100% company sponsored medical and dental benefits

Pension with up to 6% company contribution

Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year

Job summary

Gerdau North America in Whitby, Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Technician to inspect, install, and repair mechanical equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role requires a Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright – 433A) and offers an hourly rate of $46.84, along with various benefits including medical coverage and a pension plan.

This position requires a demonstrated mechanical aptitude and involves working shifts. The company values teamwork and offers a supportive environment for its employees.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate of Qualification as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, and repair mechanical equipment in the plant.
• Service mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain records of work performed using computerized management software.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright – 433A)

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

What The Position Entails

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:

• Inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust mechanical equipment in the plant.
• Service the mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work.
• Find the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advise when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
• Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Responsible for performing assigned maintenance work on large and small producing units.
• Operate power driven mobile equipment and ordinary crane hooking.

Education/Experience

• Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Mechanic/Millwright – 433A) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario is required.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, with exposure to Bearings, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubrication, Rotating Equipment.
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades.
• Basic computer experience.

What Gerdau Offers You

• Hourly Rate: $46.84/hr
• Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
• Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
• Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
• Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays.
• Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year.
• Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
• Uniforms: 100% company provided.
• Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
• Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.

Additional Information

• Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
• All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail].