Millwright

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring Millwrights in Stratford, Mississauga and Ancaster to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, install and commission industrial production and test equipment. The role supports high-volume manufacturing and covers mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and related electrical and controls systems, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Positions are replacement and new, with days, afternoons, evenings, continental shifts and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, refurbishment and emergency breakdown response on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment, diagnose mechanical failures and recommend repairs, replacements or improvements.
• Maintain, repair, assemble, debug, install, align, test and start up CNC, PLC-controlled, robotic and automated assembly equipment.
• Maintain pumps, valves, actuators, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, presses and machine tooling.
• Read mechanical drawings, schematics and manuals, keep equipment records and use the CMMS/EAM to document work and update work orders.
• Perform precision work such as alignment, rigging, welding, pipefitting and fabrication.
• Support capital projects, installations, commissioning, upgrades and production improvement with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Coordinate contractor work, train and mentor apprentices and less-experienced millwrights, and follow IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal or provincial equivalent in good standing is preferred; apprenticeship completion is preferred.
• Candidates without a Millwright certificate may be considered with five or more years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• 1 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with CNC, PLC or robotic equipment is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work rotating shifts and overtime, and climb ladders and scaffolding.

Required skills

• Hands-on mechanical skills and knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gear drives and rotating equipment.
• Basic electrical and controls knowledge; Fanuc robot experience is an asset.
• Reading mechanical drawings and schematics, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of CMMS/EAM and Microsoft Office is an asset.

What we offer

• Pay of $42.21-$47.24 per hour plus shift premiums, up to $50.00 per hour in Stratford.
• Diverse projects across industries, mentorship programs and opportunities for international assignments.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and an inclusive workplace.