Millwright Mechanic

Wainbee; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainbee is hiring Industrial Millwrights for a fast-paced meat processing facility in Canada. The role requires maintaining and optimizing existing machinery, with a new plant scheduled to go live in August.

Day shift with Saturday coverage, non-union, and a focus on safe, continuous operations. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and collaborate with production, sanitation, quality, and supervision teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Industrial Millwright certificate (433A).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing or food processing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in high-speed production settings.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong understanding of lock-out/tag-out and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment including conveyors, grinders, mixers, slicers, packaging machinery, refrigeration components, and processing systems
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues
• Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment to meet operational and food-safety standards
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns during production
• Assist with equipment installations, line changes, and plant modifications

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Journeyperson Industrial Millwright certificate (433A)

Job description

Industrial Millwright

Day Shift | Weekdays + Saturday Coverage | Non-Union | $40 - $50 / per hour

We are currently hiring two Industrial Millwrights to support production and facility equipment within a fast-paced meat processing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations by minimizing downtime, maintaining food-safe equipment, and supporting production targets while complying with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

A new facility is scheduled to go live in August. In the interim, the focus will be on maintaining and optimizing existing machinery to ensure peak performance and a smooth transition.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Weekdays: Preventative maintenance & emergency production repairs
• Saturday Coverage: Larger scheduled repairs and major mechanical work
• Non-union position

What You’ll Do

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment including conveyors, grinders, mixers, slicers, packaging machinery, refrigeration components, and processing systems
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues
• Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment to meet operational and food-safety standards
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns during production
• Assist with equipment installations, line changes, and plant modifications

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure all maintenance work meets food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements
• Use food-grade lubricants, materials, and approved repair methods
• Coordinate maintenance activities with sanitation schedules to avoid contamination
• Maintain clean and organized work areas within production zones

Health & Safety Compliance

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), lock-out/tag-out procedures, and plant safety policies
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment risks
• Use appropriate PPE at all times and promote a strong safety culture

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and preventative maintenance records
• Provide input into maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, and equipment upgrades
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Participate in shutdowns, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs as required

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with production, sanitation, quality, and supervisory teams
• Provide guidance to operators on proper equipment use and basic troubleshooting

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Journeyperson Industrial Millwright certificate (433A)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing or food processing
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in high-speed production settings
• Working knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Strong understanding of lock-out/tag-out and safe work practices

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Safety-first mindset and accountability
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Clear communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced production environment

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, and refrigerated environments
• Exposure to production noise
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around moving machinery