Mill Mechanical Lead Hand

Gowest Gold Ltd.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowest Gold Ltd. seeks a Mill Mechanical Lead Hand to coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance in the Timmins processing plant. You will guide millwrights, mentor apprentices, and support maintenance planning to maintain safe, reliable operations.

The role requires leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of industrial mechanical systems within a mining context.

Qualifications

• Ontario Millwright certification (433A) or Red Seal preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive mechanical maintenance experience, mining ideal.
• Two years in a Lead Hand or crew lead role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work for millwrights and apprentices.
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting and repair.
• Perform maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Lead safety practices and lockout/tagout adherence.
• Support maintenance planning, shutdowns, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety conscious

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Ontario 433A Millwright certification (preferred)

Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Job description

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance General Foreman, the Mill Mechanical Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating and performing mechanical maintenance activities within the processing plant to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment. The role provides technical guidance, work direction, and mentorship to millwrights and apprentices while supporting maintenance planning and operational objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and prioritize daily work activities for millwrights and apprentices based on operational and maintenance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mechanical personnel in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructure throughout the processing plant.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems issues to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, crushers, gearboxes, agitators, piping systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other processing plant equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Support the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projects.
• Review and complete work orders, maintenance records, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of apprentices and less experienced mechanical personnel.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment concerns, and project updates to supervisors and other departments.
• Maintain inventory awareness and identify material and equipment requirements for planned work.
• Actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and cooperative work environment with a strong commitment to achieving an accident-free operation.
• Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and site standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ontario Provincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) or Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in a mining or mineral processing environment.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Lead Hand or crew lead capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, equipment, and maintenance best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining fixed plant equipment, including conveyors, pumps, crushers, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability principles, mechanical maintenance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
• Experience coordinating and prioritizing maintenance activities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide guidance to mechanics, millwrights, and apprentices.
• Experience interpreting and working from mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (MMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Experience supporting maintenance shutdowns, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of mining and mineral processing equipment and operations is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring, vibration analysis, precision alignment, and other equipment reliability practices is considered an asset.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, piping systems, and mechanical repair techniques is considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Site, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• This posting is for an existing role at Gowest.
• The ideal for the role will work a schedule of 5 days on and 2 off, 8-hour days.
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.