Millwright (433A) - Afternoon Shift

Canam; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized role

Afternoon shift

Overtime available

Job summary

Canam in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Millwright (433A) to maintain and optimize plant facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement across cranes and automation lines.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installation, and documentation. The successful candidate will have MIG/ARC welding skills, schematics literacy, and experience in Lean environments. The position shifts in the afternoon with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright License required.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency in MIG and ARC welding.
• Hands-on experience operating shop tools (lathe, milling machine, grinder).
• Working knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and Working at Heights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with maintenance systems / work order software.
• Prior experience in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Strong root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and cranes.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns (CNC punching/shearing lines, conveyors, cranes).
• Assemble, align, and install new machinery and components.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid power issues using schematics.
• Maintain safe working environment following LOTO and height safety rules.
• Keep 5S lean workspace and maintain logs and inventory.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to implement long-term solutions.
• Track work orders and spare parts in internal systems.
• Collaborate with supervisors on special projects and improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read schematics (mechanical/hydraulic

MIG & ARC welding

Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures

Shop tools operation (lathe, milling,

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Safety compliance (LOTO, heights)

Communication skills

Education

433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright License

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinder

Welding equipment

Job description

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay

Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

Job Description

The Millwright (433A) will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize plant facilities, machinery, overhead/wall cranes and equipment. The Millwright will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining high safety standards, and driving continuous improvement through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and overhead and wall cranes
• Rapidly troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns (e.g., CNC punching/shearing lines, material transport systems, overhead/wall cranes, band saws, welding systems, and roll forming lines).
• Assemble, align, and install new machinery and mechanical components, including conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, motors, shafts, etc.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid power system issues using technical schematics.
• Champion a safe working environment by strict adherence to lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols, working-at-heights standards, and all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S lean manufacturing principles.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring mechanical issues to develop and implement long-term solutions.
• Accurate tracking of work orders, maintenance logs, and support spare parts inventory using our internal database.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production teams on special projects and facility improvements as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright License is required.
• Overhead crane technician experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency in MIG and ARC welding.
• Hands-on experience operating shop machine tools (lathe, milling machine, grinder, and standard hand/power tools).
• Working knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and Working at Heights/ Scissor & Boom lifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems (e.g., Maintenance Management systems /work order software, Google Workspace).
• Prior experience in a Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with demonstrated root-cause analysis skills.

Additional Information

Unionized Role

Pay rate: $42.61 per hour

Afternoon Shift

4:00pm to 12:30am

• Overtime available during the week and weekends

Thank you for your interest in joining Canam Group Inc. Please note that our Human Resources team will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

We are committed to employment equity.

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