Millwright

Maple-Leaf-Foods-3d9889c; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods, a carbon neutral food company, seeks a skilled Millwright to maintain and service equipment for daily production. This night-shift role (Sun–Thu, 9:30pm–6:00am) offers a base rate of $46.97/hour with an additional $0.55/hour night premium, supporting safe plant operations and a healthy work environment.

You will troubleshoot and repair processing equipment, read mechanical drawings, perform machining, welding, and fabrications, while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety

Qualifications

• Valid Red Seal millwright license and electrical repair knowledge.
• 3–5 years’ experience preferred.
• Must supply own hand tools.
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations.
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting/repairs/installations of processing equipment with a working knowledge of electrical to allow efficient repair/replacement results.
• Carry out oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action.
• Perform regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on a computerized maintenance program.
• Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Be able to read and understand mechanical drawings/schematics.
• Machining and fabricating for equipment repairs and/or upgrades.
• Welding of equipment or part repair.
• Understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Polices.
• Some lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Millwright license

Electrical repair

Own tools

Plant operations

Task planning

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Overtime weekend

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Company Description

About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Transparency and Humility

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. Furthermore, they will ensure safe plant operations and a safe working environment for all employees. Please note that this role operates on a night shift schedule (Sunday - Thursday, 9:30pm - 6:00am). Our rate is $46.97/hour, with an additional premium of $0.55/hour for the night shift.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Trouble shooting/repairs/installations of processing equipment with a working knowledge of electrical to allow efficient repair/replacement results,
• Carry out oral/printed work requests and apply corrective action,
• Perform regular Work Orders and account for inventory and labour on a computerized maintenance program,
• Extensive mechanical knowledge including power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics,
• Be able to read and understand mechanical drawings/schematics,
• Machining and fabricating for equipment repairs and/or upgrades,
• Welding of equipment or part repair,
• Understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Polices.
• Some lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Must have valid Millwright's license (Red Seal) and minor electrical repair knowledge, preferably 3-5 years’ experience
• Must have own hand tools,
• Knowledge of plant and equipment operations,
• Ability to organize and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision,
• Ability to work in a team based environment,
• Good mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Available for weekend overtime as production demands require.

Working Conditions

• 12 hour continental shifts in a fast-paced, cold and wet environment; strong smells like cleaning and caustic solutions, blood products and raw meat.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Some lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.