Industrial Millwright (Manufacturing Systems Technician)

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring a Manufacturing Systems Technician - Millwright in Ancaster, Ontario, working onsite. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, refurbishes, installs and starts up production and test equipment, covering mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and controls systems. It is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, with continental shifts rotating bi-weekly.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, refurbish and support production equipment and facilities in line with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Repair, assemble, debug, install and start up CNC, PLC, robotic and automated assembly equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems such as machine tooling and automated equipment.
• Work with Operations, Engineering and Quality teams on new projects, upgrades and production improvements.
• Support planned maintenance, emergency repairs and breakdown response to minimize downtime.
• Read mechanical drawings, schematics and manuals, and keep technical documentation current.
• Use rigging and lifting devices safely, and contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability.
• Keep the maintenance area organized and coordinate work with other team members.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certificate (Red Seal or provincial equivalent) in good standing preferred; apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Five years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience can be considered in place of a millwright certificate.
• 1 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC, PLC, robotic or automated assembly equipment in a high-volume setting.
• Willingness to work rotating or continental shifts, overtime and emergency call-ins.

Required skills

• Strong hands-on mechanical skills for assembly, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and basic electrical systems.
• Exposure to PLC- and CNC-based equipment; Fanuc robot experience is an asset.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills.

What we offer

• Pay of $42.21-$45.16 per hour, plus $1.00/hr day premium and $1.50/hr night premium.
• Diverse projects across industries, mentorship programs and opportunities for international assignments.
• A commitment to ethical business practices and an inclusive workplace.