Millwright - Licensed or Later-Stage Apprentice

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Pension matching

Onsite cafeteria

Employee discount at chicken shop

Career advancement

Family values culture

Job summary

Maple Lodge Farms, Canada’s largest poultry processor, is seeking a Weekend Millwright at our Brampton facility. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, troubleshooting and completing emergency repairs to keep the plant running smoothly. Open to licensed millwrights and 3rd year+ apprentices.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON. Shifts: Sat-Sun 7am-7:30pm, Tue-Wed 7am-3:30pm. We offer weekly pay, group health benefits, a company pension match after 1 year, onsite cafeteria,

Qualifications

• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Welding experience.
• Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints when troubleshooting.
• OHSA, WHMIS knowledge and food plant regulatory standards (CFIA, GMP, HACCP, BRC).
• Analytical with problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• A valid Millwright license, proof or apprenticeship/pre-apprentice education is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled journeyperson level maintenance, including preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, installation and dismantling of systems, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Reads drawings, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Installs, aligns, dismantles and moves stationary industrial machinery and equipment such as pumps, fans, tanks and conveyors according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Assembles machinery prior to installation using hand tools and welding equipment.
• Informs Maintenance Manager/Supervisor of outstanding mechanical matters.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and organized; stores tools properly when not in use.
• Assists other trades in emergency repairs and other tasks as necessary.
• Provides oversight to Apprentice Millwrights.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Analytical problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Millwright license or apprenticeship/pre-apprentice education

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Weekend Millwright will be responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting and completing emergency repairs to keep the plant running as efficiently as possible.

This position is open to both licensed millwrights and 3rd year+ apprentices. This is an existing position in the company.

Location:

8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

Working The Following Shift

Saturday & Sunday, 7am - 7:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay based on your experience level and license
• Group health and insurance benefits
• Company pension matching after 1 year
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs skilled journeyperson level work involving preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, installation/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Reads drawings, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Installs, aligns, dismantles, and moves stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, according to layout plans and using hand and power tools.
• Assembles machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools, and welding equipment.
• Informs the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor of any outstanding mechanical matters.
• Stores equipment and tools properly when they are not in use and ensures that work area and machines are kept clean, organized and tidy at all times.
• Assists other trades in emergency repairs and other tasks as necessary.
• Provides oversight and guidance to Apprentice Millwrights. Apprentice Millwrights complete all duties of a Millwright under the guidance of a Licensed Millwright.

What You Will Bring

• Must possess mechanical aptitude;
• Welding experience;
• Ability to work from schematics, drawings and prints when troubleshooting;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• A valid Millwright license, proof or apprenticeship or pre-apprentice education is desired.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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