Rigging Millwright

100605 PM-Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Mississauga, ON is hiring a Rigging Millwright for an onsite role. The position demands expertise in rigging, crane operations, and heavy equipment maintenance in a manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have a Millwright 443A designation (or equivalent), OSHA familiarity, and relevant safety certifications. The role includes ensuring load safety, equipment inspection, and collaboration with the rigging team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Millwright 443A designation preferred.
• 4+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with overhead crane operations.
• Hoisting & Rigging Certificate required or preferred.
• Forklift & overhead crane certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare loads to be moved.
• Set, align, and level heavy equipment machinery.
• Select appropriate rigging gear for operations.
• Prepare rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps and bolts.
• Inspect rigging prior to use and monitor equipment.
• Maintain rigging gear and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Rigging & crane operation

OSHA familiarity

Millwright certification

Forklift certification

Heavy machinery knowledge

Rigging experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Millwright 443A designation

Mechanical engineering certificate

Tools

Hoisting & Rigging Certificate

Job description

Rigging Millwright - Johnson Electric

Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)

Pay rate: $43.75 per hour

Vacancy Type: Existing position

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery.
• Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
• Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspecting rigging before final use.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
• Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
• Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspection

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Multiyear mechanical engineering certificate, millwright 443A designation preferred
• 4+ years working in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years working with overhead crane
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
• Hoisting & Rigging Certificate from recognized provider
• Forklift & Overhead crane certification
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Hoisting & Rigging Certification from a recognized provider
• Forklift certification
• Overhead crane certification
• Millwright or industrial maintenance experienc
• Experience supporting plant equipment installations and capital projects
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments

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 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 who is 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.