Millwright

Saputo Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 63,369 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Employee family assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off (sick and volunteer days

RRSP & TFSA matching

Family activities

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Millwright to perform reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on our manufacturing and packaging equipment in our Calgary-area facility.

The role operates on a rotating schedule, with potential for premium earnings on evenings and nights, and emphasizes food safety and team collaboration. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement within a leading global dairy processor.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing/packaging equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and ability to complete work orders.

Responsibilities

• Carries out reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Installs and modifies equipment, repairing parts where necessary.
• Works to maintain food safety in a processing environment.
• Follows safety-first culture and company policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson ticket/license

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 reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $46.04/h, with an evening premium ($1.00/h) and a night premium ($1.30/h).

Schedule

We offer a fixed schedule on a rotating shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

• 5 work days, followed by 4 days off
• 5 work days, followed by 5 days off
• 4 work days, followed by 5 days off

Benefits

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Employee family 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
• Organized activities for employees and their families

Responsibilities

• Carries out reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment during breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Installs and modifies equipment, repairing parts where necessary
• Works effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards
• Collaborates with other trades groups to complete project assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or designated leadership

Qualifications

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

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