Millwright Apprentice/Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Milton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Millwright Apprentice / Maintenance Technician for a heavy industrial site in Milton, Ontario. The role involves maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting commissioning and upgrades.

The position requires safety‑conscious work habits and the ability to work rotating continental shifts on site. The ideal candidate has a Registered Millwright Apprenticeship (4th level or higher) and hands‑on experience with bearings,

Qualifications

• Registered Millwright Apprentice with heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings for installation and repair.
• Experience with rigging, hoisting, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial equipment and machinery in a heavy industrial setting.
• Modify and repair packaging and manufacturing equipment; install and troubleshoot.
• Troubleshoot mechanics, plumbing, basic welding, and metal work.
• Operate overhead cranes safely to move large components.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond to shutdowns and diagnose problems for timely repairs.

Skills

Registered Millwright Apprentice

Preventative maintenance

Rigging & hoisting

Bearings, belts, conveyors

Blueprints & drawings

Troubleshooting mechanics

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Safety procedures

Education

Millwright apprenticeship (4th level or higher)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Title: Millwright Apprentice / Maintenance Technician Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial equipment and machinery in a heavy industrial setting.
• Modify, repair, install, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and other manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving mechanics, plumbing, basic welding, and metal work.
• Perform equipment, line, and system installations, ensuring proper alignment and operation.
• Support decommissioning of equipment and machinery, following safety and procedural requirements.
• Provide commissioning and start-up support for new or upgraded equipment and systems.
• Conduct preventative and scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond to shutdowns and breakdowns, performing timely diagnostics and repairs.
• Carry out detailed troubleshooting and diagnostics on mechanical and related systems.
• Support facility upgrades and modifications, including equipment moves and layout changes.
• Provide maintenance shift coverage as required, including rotating continental shifts.
• Work with bearings, belts, pumps, conveyors, fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and related components.
• Perform conveyor maintenance, including tracking belts, changing rollers, and installing mechanical splices.
• Operate overhead cranes safely to move and position large components and equipment.
• Perform repairs on fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and pumps.
• Use blueprints and mechanical drawings to guide assembly, installation, and repair work.
• Perform rigging and hoisting activities safely for equipment installation and removal.
• Complete all work in compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and relevant certifications.

Essential Skills

• Registered Millwright Apprentice (4th level or higher) and/or Maintenance Technician with experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience performing preventative maintenance and repair on industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with rigging and hoisting for equipment handling and installation.
• Experience working with bearings, including large bearings of 50 mm or more in diameter.
• Strong skills working with belts, pumps, and conveyors in an industrial setting.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly using blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting skills in mechanics, plumbing, basic welding, and metal work.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in maintenance and repair contexts.
• Competence in performing preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform installation and commissioning of industrial equipment and systems.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance, including tracking belts, changing rollers, and installing mechanical splices.
• Capability to perform repairs on fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and pumps.
• Proven ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment with hot, dusty, and loud conditions.
• Comfort working rotating continental shifts, including days and nights.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working at Heights (WAH) certification.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and strong understanding of lockout procedures.
• Scissor lift certification.
• Boom lift certification.
• Lock out locks and related safety equipment experience.
• WHMIS certification.
• 4 STEPS safety certification.
• Experience operating overhead cranes in an industrial environment.
• Experience with industrial troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation activities.
• Ability to use personal tools and maintain them in safe working condition.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team in a fast‑paced industrial setting.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports long-term financial security and overall well‑being. Employees participate in a matching retirement plan, with contributions increasing based on years of service: from 0.5 to 5 years, a 2% match up to an annual maximum of $2,000; from 5 to 10 years, a 2.5% match up to an annual maximum of $2,500; and beyond 10 years, a 3% match up to an annual maximum of $3,000. In addition, employees receive dental, medical, and vision benefits, reflecting a strong commitment to health and wellness. The structured shift schedule provides predictability, while the compensation structure rewards flexibility when employees support unscheduled shifts.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy industrial environment that is hot, dusty, and loud. The facility is not temperature controlled, so you must be comfortable working in varying and sometimes extreme temperatures, as well as in conditions with noise and airborne dust. You will work with industrial equipment, including conveyors, pumps, fans, airlocks, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, overhead cranes, and various mechanical systems. The position follows a rotating continental shift schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Week A consists of Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (approximately a 60‑hour work week), and Week B consists of Wednesday and Thursday (approximately a 24‑hour work week). Employees receive straight‑time pay for all scheduled shifts and receive premium compensation only when called in for unscheduled shifts. The work requires adherence to safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and compliance with lockout/tagout, Working at Heights, WHMIS, and equipment‑specific safety practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milton, ON.

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