Millwright

Saputo Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits coverage

Employee family assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid time off: Sick days & volunteer

RRSP & TFSA contributions

Organized employee activities

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a skilled Millwright to maintain and optimize plant equipment in a food-processing environment. You will perform reactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate across departments to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a journeyperson millwright ticket, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently on critical tasks with limited supervision. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Millwright journeyperson ticket or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting and independent work ability.
• Effective communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Experience in food processing environments is an asset.
• Industrial electrical/PLC troubleshooting experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install and modify equipment, replace parts as needed.
• Work in a food-processing environment with strict safety standards.
• Follow safety policies and improve standards.
• Collaborate with other trades to complete projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication

Team collaboration

Food industry experience

Education

Journeyperson Millwright ticket

4th class power engineering certificate (asset)

Tools

Electrical & PLC troubleshooting

Sanitary stainless welding

Refrigeration & air handling systems

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

Saputo offers a positive, clean, and supportive environment that fosters your professional growth!

Saputo Millwrights: Behind the scenes

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Hourly Rate

46.36$/h + 1.60 $/h when working on the night shift

Schedule

Continental hours of work designed for continuous operations - subject to the vacation schedule, scheduling variables and will change due to operation needs.

• 5 work days, followed by 4 days off – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 5 work days, followed by 5 days off – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 4 work days, followed by 5 days off – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• As Relief Millwright, this position covers different shifts as required.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• 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 a volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or assigned leadership designate

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification
• 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
• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (asset)
• Sanitary Stainless steel welding experience (asset)
• Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience (asset)
• 4th class power engineering certification or Steam Boiler experience (asset)
• Refrigeration and air handling systems experience (asset)

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. 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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We support employment equity. 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.