Millwright

Saputo Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,971 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension with employer

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Millwright in Saskatoon to perform reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires strong troubleshooting, safety and teamwork in a high-speed production setting.

The position involves night shifts (7 pm–7 am) with weekend availability and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, equipment installations, and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime.
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, 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.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or designated leadership.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively with all departments.
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based work orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Food industry experience

Night shift willingness

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification

Tools

Welding (sanitary stainless steel)

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

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 Manager, the Millwright is responsible for the reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Salary

$43.70 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Responsibilities

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, 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
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or designated leadership.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively with all departments
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based work orders

Qualifications

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification
• Proven hands‑on experience within food industry or high‑speed packaging plant (preferred)
• Sanitary stainless steel welding experience
• Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience
• 4th class power engineering certification or Steam Boiler experience
• Refrigeration and air‑handling systems experience
• Excited and willing to work night shift (7 pm – 7 am) including availability for weekends

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.