Millwright

Hilton Foods; Brantford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada seeks an experienced Industrial Millwright for its Brantford, Ontario facility. This on-site role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting highly automated production lines to ensure reliability, safety, and food‑grade compliance.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, installing and repairing conveyors, pumps and packaging equipment, and performing preventive maintenance. A 433A license and 3–5 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a 4-year Industrial Mechanic Millwright apprenticeship.
• Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license (433A).
• 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing millwright experience preferred; food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, packaging machinery, and sanitary equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and parts requirements.
• Install, align, dismantle, and repair machinery such as pumps, conveyors, mixers, grinders, slicers.
• Inspect and examine machinery to detect and investigate malfunctions to improve production yield.
• Use specialized tools such as welders, hydraulic bolters, and cutting equipment as per job requirement.
• Provide support in troubleshooting mechanical control systems in conjunction with electrician, automation technician etc.
• Perform predictive maintenance using techniques such as vibration analysis and precision measurements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, food‑safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately in the CMMS.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes and jacks safely as per the job requirement.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

4-year Industrial Mechanic Millwright apprenticeship

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license (433A)

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Millwright

Salary Range: CAD$38.00– CAD$43.50

Working Type: On-Site

The Licensed Industrial Millwright will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and industrial equipment used in a highly automated Hilton Foods production facility. This position ensures production reliability, equipment safety, and reliable operations of food processing and packaging lines.

Key Accountabilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and parts requirements.
• Install, align, dismantle, and repair machinery such as pumps, conveyors, mixers, grinders, slicers etc.
• Inspect and examine machinery to detect and investigate malfunctions to improve production yield.
• Use specialized tools such as welders, hydraulic bolters, and cutting equipment as per job requirement.
• Provide support in troubleshooting mechanical control systems in conjunction with electrician, automation technician etc.
• Perform predictive maintenance using techniques such as vibration analysis and precision measurements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, food‑safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes and jacks safely as per the job requirement.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and maintain safe work practices.

Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• Completion of secondary school required.
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a 4-year Industrial Mechanic Millwright apprenticeship.
• Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license (433A)
• 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing millwright experience preferred, food manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, packaging machinery, and sanitary equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.