Millwright

DPC Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Brandon, Manitoba is seeking a Millwright to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role covers reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure output targets are met.

The schedule is a 12‑hour rotation (6–6), with weekdays and weekends. Salary is $48.12/hr plus shift and dual trade premiums. Applicants should be committed to food safety and continuous improvement within a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification.
• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (preferred).
• Excellent trouble shooting skills able to work collaboratively with all departments.
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based workorders.

Responsibilities

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime.
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, repairing parts where necessary.
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety.
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or assigned leadership designate.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Journeyperson ticket

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright is responsible for the reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Schedule: Rotation 12 hour shift – 6 – 6, Weekdays and Weekends

Salary: $48.12/hr Shift Premium and Dual Trade Premium Available

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, repairing parts where necessary
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or assigned leadership designate

Qualifications

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification
• Proven hands‑on experience within food industry or high‑speed packaging plant (preferred)
• Excellent trouble shooting skills able to work collaboratively with all departments
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer‑based workorders

We support employment equity.

Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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