Millwright Apprentice

Smurfit Westrock; Ajax; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Ajax facility is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to join the maintenance team. The role involves troubleshooting plant equipment, supporting maintenance planning, and contributing to long-term fixes.

Requirements include a high school diploma, enrollment in a millwright apprentice program and pursuit of 433A license, willingness to work 12-hour continental shifts, and ability to pass background checks and medical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Enrolled in millwright apprentice program and pursuing 433A.
• Experience in manufacturing is an asset.
• Technical knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plant equipment and determine maintenance requirements; identify root causes and ensure long-term fixes.
• Assist with machinery breakdowns; assess temporary vs permanent solutions based on production timelines.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and lubrication schedules across equipment.
• Assist with boiler systems operation, heating, steam, and energy supply maintenance.
• Assist in minor electrical repairs and safe resetting of equipment.
• Assist with installation of plant equipment and occasional design input.
• Select required fits for services, including antifriction bearings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Industrial Millwright/Mechanical course

Pursuing 433A license

Job description

The Smurfit Westrock Ajax facility is looking for an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to work as part of the maintenance team.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment medical.

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot problems on plant equipment and facilitate and determine maintenance requirements. Ability to go to root cause of problems. Perform proper follow-up on repairs to implement long-term solutions.
• Assist with machinery breakdowns on plant equipment, facility, and building. Ability to determine the need for temporary solutions or permanent solutions based on time constraints given by production.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and ensures regular checks and lubrication on all equipment.
• Assist Maintenance Department with maintaining operation of the boiler systems, heating, steam, and energy supply.
• Assist in minor electrical repairs and reset safely.
• Assists with the installation of plant equipment and occasionally assists in equipment design.
• Know what fits are required for various services, including antifriction bearings and be able to make such fits.
• Be able to handle heavy equipment safely and have knowledge of foundation work.
• Assists in the development of the plant occupational health and safety program.

What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:

• High school diploma
• Enrolled in a millwright apprentice program- completed Industrial Millwright/Mechanical course and pursuing Certification of Industrial Millwright 433A license
• Experience in a manufacturing environment considered an asset
• Technical knowledge
• Physically fit
• Able to work 12 hours continental shifts
• Able to work overtime as required.

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $28 -$30/hour. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by October 30, 2026.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all people with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.