Millwright - Machine Builder

100613 FPS-Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, ON is seeking a Millwright-Machine Builder for hands-on maintenance and overhaul of pumps, valves, actuators, motors and gearboxes. You will analyze failures, perform alignment and commissioning, and work with a team to support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge, and the ability to read schematics while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required; Red Seal preferred for Industrial Mechanic Millwright.
• Five years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial settings is advantageous.
• Experience reading schematics, manuals, and equipment drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on pumps, motors, gearboxes, drives, conveyors and related equipment.
• Analyze failures, identify root causes, and recommend repair or replacement solutions.
• Install, align, inspect, test, and commission stationary industrial machinery and equipment.
• Interpret manuals and drawings, and suggest revisions or improvements as needed.
• Perform precision work including alignment, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, and modifications.
• Respond to emergencies, coordinate resources, and coordinate with external contractors.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Equipment alignment

Welding

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Millwright Red Seal or provincial equivalent

Millwright Apprenticeship

5 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Millwright-Machine Builder at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $42.21- $45.16

Vacancy Type: Existing position

Schedule: Shift rotations, overtime, emergency call-ins, and shutdown support as required

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work hands-on with a wide range of industrial machinery and mechanical systems
• Play a critical role in improving equipment reliability and production uptime
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, contractors, and other technical teams
• Share your expertise by mentoring apprentices and developing junior tradespeople
• Grow your career within a global organization committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform advanced mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, speed reducers, conveyors, presses, and related equipment
• Analyze complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions
• Install, dismantle, align, inspect, test, and commission stationary industrial machinery and equipment
• Interpret operating and maintenance manuals, schematics, drawings, prints, and layouts, recommending revisions or improvements when appropriate
• Perform precision mechanical work, including alignment, rigging, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, and equipment modifications
• Respond to emergency equipment failures, identify required resources, and complete repairs or coordinate support with external contractors
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance and repair work, ensuring completed work meets company standards and industry best practices
• Support capital projects, special projects, equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities
• Use CMMS/EAM systems to document completed work, update work orders, procure parts, and maintain accurate equipment history
• Assist with the training, mentoring, and development of apprentices and junior millwrights
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, codes, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and company procedures
• Support compliance with applicable management systems, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Red Seal, or provincial equivalent preferred
• Completion of a recognized Millwright Apprenticeship preferred
• Candidates without a Millwright certification may be considered with at least five years of relevant hands-on industrial maintenance experience
• One to five years of industrial maintenance experience
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gear drives, rotating equipment, and related mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret equipment drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and operating and maintenance manuals
• Strong mechanical aptitude with effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of workplace safety requirements under applicable occupational health and safety legislation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Effective communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Willingness to work scheduled shift rotations, overtime, emergency call-ins, and shutdowns as required

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Red Seal or provincial Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification
• Experience using CMMS or EAM maintenance systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with precision alignment, rigging, welding, pipefitting, and fabrication
• Experience operating cranes, chain hoists, lift trucks, or other material-handling equipment
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, startups, and commissioning
• Previous experience mentoring apprentices or junior tradespeople
• Experience working within IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 14001 management systems

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere.

Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro‑mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints.

The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide.

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.