Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright

Bunge; Altona; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Altona is seeking a Mechanic/Millwright for maintenance tasks on plant equipment. The role involves collaboration with various staff, ensuring safety compliance, and participating in an on-call rotation. Candidates must have experience in drive and grain handling systems and hold a Class 5 Driver’s License. Strong benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Extended health care

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience in drive systems – gearboxes, belts, chains.
• Training and/or experience in grain handling and conveying systems.
• Training and/or experience in welding techniques (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Ability to read and understand written manuals, blueprints, work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on plant equipment.
• Housekeeping of work areas.
• Participate in plant safety training.
• Be part of an on-call rotation for repairs.

Skills

Drive systems

Grain handling systems

Welding techniques

Metal repair

Reading manuals and blueprints

Creating written records

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

Location & Requisition

City: Altona State: Manitoba (CA-MB) Country: Canada (CA) Requisition Number: 41436

Position Details

The schedule for this role is Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm with 30‑minutes unpaid lunch break.

The hourly rate for a Mechanic is $34.37 and for Millwright is $41.59.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including extended health care, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

A Day in Life

The Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright will perform maintenance tasks on plant equipment as assigned. This includes but is not limited to servicing pumps, conveyors, bucket elevators, centrifuges, presses, flaking mills, pellet mills. Rebuilding gearboxes, valves, some welding, machining and fabrication. They will also be responsible for housekeeping of work areas and other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with various maintenance staff, electrical staff, operations staff and contractors in a team environment.
• Contribute to the overall plant safety by participating in plant safety training and hazard detection.
• Participate with maintenance team members in an on‑call rotation for repairs as required during off hours.
• Full knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Full knowledge of and compliance with related Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must be on time for work schedule as assigned – regular hours may be adjusted and overtime may be required.
• Co‑operate with other maintenance staff, operations staff, supervisors, management, and outside contractors as required.
• Must be able to wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment including harnesses, masks, clothing, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work in various conditions, in heat, in cold, at heights, and in confined space.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, etc.
  • Willingness to learn new procedures and participate in training.
  • Perform any other related duties as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements

• Training and/or experience in drive systems – gearboxes, belts, chains.
• Training and/or experience in grain handling and conveying systems – bucket elevators, drag conveyors, screw conveyors.
• Training and/or experience in welding techniques (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Training and/or experience in metal repair and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and understand written manuals, blueprints, work orders, etc.
• Ability to create written records of work, recording work done, parts used, problems, etc. Interprovincial Millwright ticket an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Bunge Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail].

Company Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive.
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative.
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

Core Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge