Millwright

itec group Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Bonus opportunities

RRSP and benefits

Job summary

itec group Inc. is partnering with a Cambridge, Ontario food manufacturer to recruit a 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright.

This role focuses on preventative maintenance, rapid breakdown response and continuous improvement within a highly automated production facility. You will work alongside a skilled maintenance team, read mechanical drawings, and contribute to equipment reliability across conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and controls.

Qualifications

• 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright certificate required.
• 3+ years in automated manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and breakdown response experience.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Food/beverage or high-speed packaging experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain high-speed packaging and automated production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with electricians and maintenance staff to troubleshoot across systems.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate concerns to the team.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Fast-paced environment

Collaborative teamwork

Education

433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certificate

Tools

PLCs

Automated controls

Job description

Our client is an established food manufacturer in the Cambridge area with a strong presence in its market and a long-term commitment to its Canadian operations. The organization combines the stability of an established manufacturer with continued investment in the future of its facility.

The Cambridge operation is continuing to grow and expand, with investment in production capacity, equipment and automation. This creates an evolving technical environment for the maintenance team, with exposure to both established production systems and newer technology as the facility grows.

Employees can expect a clean, organized manufacturing environment, company-provided tools and a strong overall compensation package including benefits, retirement savings and additional compensation opportunities.

Job Description

We’re recruiting for an existing vacancy as a 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright to join the maintenance team. This position will focus on preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment reliability and continuous improvement within a highly automated production environment.

The maintenance team works in a hands-on, collaborative environment, with Millwrights and Electricians working together across mechanical, electrical and controls-related issues rather than operating within strictly separated trades.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain high-speed packaging, processing and automated production equipment
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues
• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Troubleshoot conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and other production equipment
• Support equipment installations, modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Work alongside Electricians and other maintenance team members to troubleshoot equipment issues across multiple systems
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment documentation
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate equipment concerns to the appropriate team members

Qualifications

• 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certificate of Qualification
• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting experience within an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and breakdown response experience
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment
• Food, beverage, packaging or other high-speed manufacturing experience is considered an asset
• Exposure to electrical troubleshooting, PLCs and automated controls is considered an asset
• Equipment installation, machine build or commissioning experience is considered an asset

Salary/Rate: $48-54/hour + shift premiums, bonus opportunities, RRSP and benefits