Millwright

Weir Minerals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

RRSP contributions

15 days Paid Time Off in first year

Paid Statutory Holidays

Job summary

Weir Minerals in Sudbury, Canada, is seeking a licensed Millwright to install, repair, and overhaul pumping and rotating equipment. You will perform field service, oversee installations, and participate in preventative maintenance across mine sites, ensuring alignment, testing, and reliability.

You will mentor teammates, contribute to a safety-first culture, and collaborate with engineers and trades to solve complex mechanical challenges in a fast-paced mining environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman or Red Seal Millwright (433A) with 5–10 years post-apprenticeship in pumps and rotating equipment.
• Strong mining industry experience, preferably with pump or valve shop background.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute positively to team culture.
• Proven skills in mechanical installation, field service, and equipment inspection.

Responsibilities

• Machine installation of stationary equipment and rotating components with piping/guards.
• Field service for rotating assemblies, bearing assemblies, and alignment; 25–30% mine-site visits.
• Inspect equipment on arrival; determine repair actions with engineers and trades.
• Participate in preventative maintenance for reliability.
• Collaborate with a diverse team and maintain safety culture.
• Safety first and zero-harm commitments.

Skills

Millwright

Pumps

Field service

Mechanical overhaul

Education

Red Seal Millwright (433A)

Job description

Location - Sudbury, Canada

Work Arrangement - Onsite 40+ hrs

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Machine Installation: Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools. This includes installing and repairing mechanical components such as piping, guards, couplings, sheaves, and belt drives for rotating equipment.
• Field Service Work: Perform installation and commissioning of rotating assemblies in the field, including bearing assemblies, grout, and alignment. Support clients by resolving mechanical issues in both shop and field environments, including pneumatic and hydraulic pressure testing. Expect to spend about 25-30% of your time on mine sites, including 1-2 week shutdowns 3-4 times a year and shorter 2-3 day rebuild trips.
• Equipment Inspection: Inspect and examine equipment upon arrival for irregularities and malfunctions. Collaborate with engineering, management, and other trades colleagues to determine appropriate repair actions.
• Preventative Maintenance: Participate in the preventative maintenance program on all equipment to drive continuous improvement and reliability.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with a diverse team, maintaining a positive attitude and calm demeanor even in high-pressure situations. Success means being comfortable with equipment, working well with different personalities, and contributing to a collaborative environment.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves:

• Licensed Journeyman or Red Seal Millwright (433A) with 5-10 years of post-apprenticeship experience in assembly, repair, and overhaul of pumps and mechanical rotating equipment.
• Strong mining industry experience, preferably with pump or valve shop background.
• Ability to mentor others and contribute positively to team culture.
• Proven skills in mechanical installation, field service, and equipment inspection.

Nice-to-haves:

• Leadership skills and experience guiding junior team members.
• French language proficiency.
• Experience with HPGR crushers, cyclones, gearboxes, bearing assemblies, and seals.
• Previous exposure to large shutdowns and rebuild projects.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• RRSP contributions
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• Paid Statutory Holidays

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request at any stage of the selection process.

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