Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright

TC Transcontinental; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American flexible packaging firm is seeking a Millwright in Halifax Regional Municipality. The role involves minimizing production interruptions, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machinery functions properly. Candidates must possess a Red Seal Millwright certification and experience in an industrial environment. In addition to competitive compensation, the firm provides a flexible benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and career development opportunities within an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Customizable group benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee perks such as discounts and insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent knowledge of machines and their capacity.
• Flexible and able to work shifts, varied or steady schedules.

Responsibilities

• Minimize production interruptions through troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate of qualification – Millwright. Red Seal

Certification in machine shop equipment

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Welder

Job description

Overview

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees, TCTranscontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

• Minimize production interruptions through troubleshooting and production equipment maintenance and rebuilds in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and using safe operating procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and ensure proper functioning on completion.
• Diagnosing situational and ongoing problems; assess and repair breakdowns.
• Fabricate parts using machine shop equipment.
• To improve efficiency and safety, use parts and techniques to modify equipment operation and guarding.
• Machine installation or moves as required including set-up and pre-start.

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

• Certificate of qualification – Millwright. Red Seal.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Industrial environment.
• Certification in machine shop equipment (ie: lathe, milling, welder).
• Excellent knowledge of machines and their capacity.
• Flexibility, adaptable team player with excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), computer skills.
• Priority driven, self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and able to work shifts, varied or steady schedules.

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well‑being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact [e-mail].

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