Position: Maintenance Technician – Mechanical (Millwright)
Location: Welland, ON
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorPay Rate: $47/ hour
About the Role Maintenance Technician – Mechanical (Millwright)Step into a hands-on role where you'll be the driving force behind our plant's mechanical reliability. You'll lead installations, preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on everything from melt-shop equipment to conveyors, hydraulic systems, pumps, furnaces and beyond. Join a collaborative maintenance team and keep production running at peak performance!
Key Responsibilities: Maintenance Technician – Mechanical (Millwright)

• Lead & Perform Maintenance: Execute equipment installation, preventive maintenance, repairs and overhauls per work orders, OEM specs and safety standards.
• Fabrication & Welding: Use lathes, mills, MIG/Arc welding to fabricate parts and support complex repairs.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems using precision tooling and instrumentation.
• Safety Champion: Follow lock-out/tag-out, confined-space, working-at-heights protocols—and wear PPE at all times.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with electrical technicians and external contractors during shutdowns or emergency work.
• CMMS Management: Log and close work orders, retrieve manuals and track maintenance history in the CMMS.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to boost equipment reliability, safety and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Certified Millwright: Industrial Mechanic – Millwright (433A) ticket.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: You anticipate issues and tackle them head-on.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using CMMS and reading schematics, blueprints and OEM manuals.
• Strong Communicator: Clear, concise and safety-focused in all interactions.
• Safety & Environmental Mindset: You put people and the planet first.
• Bonus Experience: Foundry or primary-metals background, material-handling systems.

Technical Skillset Maintenance Technician – Mechanical (Millwright)

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting
• Mechanical and material-handling diagnostics
• Welding and machining fabrication skills
• Overhead crane operation and safe rigging/hoisting techniques
• Basic electrical aptitude to support electrical trades

Physical & Shift Requirements

• Lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) regularly
• Work in varying plant environments (heat, dust, noise)
• Climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces
• Rotate through day, afternoon and night shifts (8 or 12 hours) and flexible overtime

Why You'll Love It Here: Maintenance Technician – Mechanical (Millwright)

• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums
• Ongoing Training & Career Growth
• Collaborative, Safety-First Culture
• Opportunity to Own Major Projects

Ready to power up your career and keep our plant running stronger than ever? Apply now!
Contact Cheryl Revibes at [email protected] for more info
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