Licensed Millwright and/or Lead Hand

Flex-N-Gate; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry, Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled Millwright responsible for installing and repairing machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal qualification and be adept at diagnostic and mechanical tasks, contributing to the company's operation and training junior staff. Flex-N-Gate offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits, emphasizing growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Extensive safety training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in moving and troubleshooting machinery.
• Demonstrated aptitude in reading blueprints.
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install and dismantle machinery according to plans.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.

Skills

Ability to detect irregularities

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Strong work ethic

Welding

Machining practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Red Seal Certificate of Qualification for Millwright

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Millwright is responsible for installing or dismantling machinery and equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. This will be accomplished through the safe and effective use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. This position also requires that the Millwright troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment. The Millwright is also responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment, such as motors, pumps, valves, controls, and other machines. The Millwright may also be called upon to train and mentor junior staff members and Apprentices.

Job Duties

• Inspect machinery as it arrives, unload the parts, and then assemble them with the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
• Relocate unassembled equipment as it arrives, positioning the machinery and pieces that need to be assembled, using hoists, dollies, and trucks.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Dismantle machines by using hammers, crowbars, wrenches, and other hand or power tools.
• Align machines and equipment during installation, using hoists, jacks, squares, ruler, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Use a lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to match the appropriate specifications.
• Assemble all machinery and equipment by bolting, welding, riveting, or fastening them to pre-built foundations.
• Adhere to assembly and installation instructions set forth in vendor manuals and specifications.
• Repair any problems associated with new equipment.
• Fabricate new machine parts if original parts are missing or damaged.
• Identify and correct any problems found in machines, equipment, or processes in order to facilitate production.
• Leads Millwright B and Millwright C and directs them to ensure successful task completion.
• Ensure that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Perform preventative maintenance once the machines and equipment are put into operation.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
• Perform minor electrical repairs.
• Maintain all machines and plant equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Red Seal Certificate of Qualification for Millwright
• High school diploma or equivalent, or one year community college
• Experience in moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of machinery and equipment
• Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Able to fabricate new parts to replace defective parts during machine setup, maintenance, or overhaul
• Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate and highly analytical
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs
• Ability to remove, disassemble, rebuild, reassemble and install without the aid of other skilled trades
• Ability to weld and operate all shop equipment and perform basic machining practices
• Able to understand drawings, working sketches and operating manuals
• Complete tasks efficiently and timely
• Demonstrate strong analytical trouble shooting skills
• Maintain all machines and plant equipment

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award