Industrial Millwright Port Perry, ON 7/28/2026

Maple Leaf Foods; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 47,461 - 67,596; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Benefits after start date

Pension after 1 year

Tool allowance

PPE provided

Union support

Growth and training

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Port Perry is hiring an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment. You will set up, inspect, and shut down equipment, including process changeovers, and weld stainless steel as required.

Valid trade certificate and SAP experience are essential, with strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards. Position requires the ability to lift >25 kg, work rotating days/afternoons, and operate forklifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid and current Certificate for an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright.
• Experience with computers, paperwork accuracy, and SAP.
• Good communication skills, able to speak and read English.
• Physically fit to perform required tasks including heavy lifting greater than 25 kgs.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team player.
• Must be willing and flexible to work shifts as scheduled.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a variable temperature environment.
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Highly motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail and ownership in quality of work.
• Punctual, reliable and responsible.
• Must have a complete complement of tools.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Provide efficient production equipment setup, inspection and shutdown, including process changeovers.
• Fabricate and make repairs using standard shop tools; weld stainless steel (TIG and arc).
• Operate power truck equipment, such as forklift and counterbalance; reach trucks and walkie/rider.
• Complete required documentation accurately and neatly.
• Adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP, WHMIS and good manufacturing practices.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

English communication

SAP

Team player

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Education

Industrial Mechanic/Millwright certificate

Tools

Welding (TIG/arc)

Equipment repair tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

Do you consider yourself a team player? If so, we want to hear from you! At MLF Port Perry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our team members and producing quality products!

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Hourly Rate: $41.76

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
• Provide efficient production equipment set up, inspection and shutdown of all related equipment when required, including process changeovers
• Fabricate and make repairs using a variety of standard shop tools
• Ability to weld stainless steel (TIG and arc welding)
• Operate all power truck equipment, such as forklift and counterbalance; reach trucks and walkie/rider
• Complete required documentation accurately and neatly
• Perform duties in accordance with all regulatory bodies
• Adhere to all Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP, WHMIS and good manufacturing practices guidelines and applicable statutes and procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Must hold a valid and current Certificate for an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright
• Experience with computers, paperwork accuracy, and SAP
• Good communication skills, able to speak and read English
• Physically fit to perform required tasks including heavy lifting greater than 25 kgs
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team player
• Must be willing and flexible to work shifts as scheduled
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks
• Able to work in a variable temperature environment
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Highly motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail and ownership in quality of work
• Punctual, reliable and responsible
• Must have a complete complement of tools
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment considered an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Hourly Rate: $39.01
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Shift: Rotating days/afternoons
• Opportunity for overtime
• Benefits available approx. 2 months after start date.
• Pension after 1 year of continuous service
• Tool allowance
• All PPE is provided to employees (boots, hearing protection, etc.)
• Support of a union
• Opportunities for growth and training development

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team [e-mail] .