Maintenance Mechanic (Red Seal Millwright)

Sandvik; West Nipissing; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits

Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance

Employer Contribution Pension Plan

Work Boot and Safety Glasses Allowance

Job summary

Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Red Seal Millwright) to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment, lead improvements, and oversee contractor work. The role requires a Red Seal welding certification and 1–2 years of welding experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, documentation of repairs and labor hours, and adherence to safety and 5S

Qualifications

• Red Seal Welding Certification is required.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of Red Seal welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
• Electrical maintenance experience would be considered an asset.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance operations on production equipment and machinery.
• Analyze, plan, prepare, and carry out small to medium‑sized equipment improvements and modifications, with support on larger projects as required.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor activities when external support is required.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and perform corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance planning and preparation activities while monitoring outcomes and documenting repairs, root causes, improvement opportunities, and labor hours.
• Work in accordance with established standard operating procedures and maintenance standards.
• Contribute to achieving maintenance performance targets and operational objectives.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure equipment and work areas meet cleanliness requirements.
• Communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and deviations to appropriate team members.
• Follow all safety regulations, procedures, and 5S housekeeping requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing personal development activities.
• Apply specialized expertise within welding and maintenance‑related disciplines.
• Support plant operations in a hands‑on, on‑site maintenance role.
• Work a rotating shift schedule including days, afternoons, and nights.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Root cause analysis

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Red Seal Welding Certification

Job description

Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a

Maintenance Technician (Red Seal Millwright)

Location: Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

Sandvik, Ground Support Division is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in‑house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high‑tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries, focused on enhancing customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability through innovative solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead to your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance operations on production equipment and machinery.
• Analyze, plan, prepare, and carry out small to medium‑sized equipment improvements and modifications, with support on larger projects as required.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor activities when external support is required.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and perform corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance planning and preparation activities while monitoring outcomes and documenting repairs, root causes, improvement opportunities, and labor hours.
• Work in accordance with established standard operating procedures and maintenance standards.
• Contribute to achieving maintenance performance targets and operational objectives.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure equipment and work areas meet cleanliness requirements.
• Communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and deviations to appropriate team members.
• Follow all safety regulations, procedures, and 5S housekeeping requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing personal development activities.
• Apply specialized expertise within welding and maintenance‑related disciplines.
• Support plant operations in a hands‑on, on‑site maintenance role.
• Work a rotating shift schedule including days, afternoons, and nights.

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability.
• We put health and safety first and expect all employees to actively support a safe workplace culture.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements related to health and safety.

What You Will Bring Along

• Red Seal Welding Certification is required.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of Red Seal welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
• Electrical maintenance experience would be considered an asset.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make a direct impact on plant reliability and operational performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry‑leading organization.
• Ongoing development and training opportunities.
• Career growth within a global organization.
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance.
• Employer Contribution Pension Plan.
• Work Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance.
• A safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open‑minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday! We take pride in our agile customer‑focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity‑seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.