Millwright

Aerotek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Scarborough, ON, seeks an experienced Millwright to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-speed processing and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safety, GMP compliance, and product quality while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

The role covers changeovers, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives using IL6S tools and methods to minimize downtime and support production targets across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Industrial mechanic with strong trouble-shooting and repair capabilities in high-speed machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings for mechanical systems.
• Familiar with hydraulics and industrial equipment and maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed processing and packaging machinery.
• Set up and convert packaging machines for new formats and changeovers.
• Investigate performance issues and implement modifications to improve uptime.
• Perform lubrication, safety inspections, and routine repairs.
• Monitor operations to maintain quality control and efficiency.
• Conduct minor electrical repairs to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate withEngineering on machine mods and new installations.
• Support production colleagues to meet quality and efficiency targets.
• Follow GMP and food safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in IL6S tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial mechanic

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Hydraulics

433A license

Maintenance software

Equipment installation

Shift flexibility

Food safety

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Title: Millwright

Job Description

The Millwright maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high-speed processing and packaging machinery in a food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring reliable equipment performance, supporting product format changes, and upholding strict food safety and quality standards while working closely with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all high-speed machinery in processing and packaging areas to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Convert and set up high-speed packaging machines to accommodate new product formats and changeovers.
• Investigate equipment performance issues, recommend improvements, and execute modifications to enhance existing machinery and production systems.
• Perform safety inspections, lubrication, and required repairs or adjustments on machines to maintain optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Monitor machines in operation on a continual basis to detect problems and exercise sound judgment in making necessary adjustments to maintain quality control standards.
• Perform minor electrical repairs on machines as needed to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, including closing work orders, creating notifications, and documenting preventive maintenance completion.
• Collaborate with the Engineering department on machine modifications and the installation of new machinery and production systems.
• Work closely with operating colleagues to ensure high-quality products are produced while maintaining budgeted efficiencies and production targets.
• Understand and follow established food safety systems and procedures, including all GMP and plant-specific requirements.
• Ensure all products produced meet all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements at all times.
• Actively participate in the development and use of IL6S tools and systems, including equipment criticality classification (A, B, C), adjustment points, centerlines, visual controls, cleaning inspection and lubrication (CIL), troubleshooting manuals, and sharing technical expertise within teams.
• Actively participate in changeovers and sanitation activities on the production line, seeking opportunities to improve processes through methods such as Poka Yoke and SMED.
• Participate in the correction of equipment and process issues using root cause analysis tools to eliminate breakdowns and recurring problems.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of experience as an industrial mechanic or millwright in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing high-speed machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for mechanical and equipment systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems used in industrial machinery.
• Valid 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license.
• Computer literacy and ability to use maintenance and production-related software systems.
• Experience with installation and modification of industrial equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work various shifts, including alternate shift structures, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Commitment to following food safety systems, GMP requirements, and plant safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lift truck license is an asset.
• Previous experience using SAP or Maximo for maintenance management and work order processing.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or plant environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with IL6S tools, equipment criticality classification, centerlining, visual controls, and CIL processes.
• Experience applying root cause analysis tools to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Comfort working in a facility that handles peanuts and ability to work safely within that environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a collaborative maintenance team where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical growth are strongly encouraged. The environment supports ongoing development through exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, IL6S tools, and cross-functional projects with engineering and operations. You work in a stable setting with long-term opportunities, contributing to a high-volume food production facility that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, raw materials, some dust, and variable temperatures. Personal protective equipment is required, including protective footwear and hearing protection, as well as hard hats and safety glasses when conditions demand. You work as part of a 20-person maintenance team that includes 14 millwrights and 2 maintenance planners, in a structured environment with established processes and safety standards. The facility handles peanuts, and all work is performed in accordance with food safety and GMP requirements, within a production setting that may operate across multiple shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Scarborough, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scarborough,ON.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l'Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus de recrutement, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l'évaluation des candidatures. L'IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à la aide des outils d'IA.