Millwright Assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

Location: Hamilton, ON
Reports To: Operations Manager
Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 + Benefits

Our client is a long-established Canadian manufacturer based in Hamilton, Ontario, serving a diverse industrial marketplace across Canada and the United States. With more than 80 years of success and revenue growth exceeding 8X over the past two decades, they are a trusted leader in their industry.

Focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and investment in people, equipment, and processes, the company offers a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a skilled and mechanically inclined Millwright to join our maintenance team. This is a hands-on role responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving a variety of manufacturing equipment and production machinery.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment, and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance and equipment reliability. A 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) License is ideal.

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility machinery.

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify root causes of equipment failures.

• Repair, replace, and adjust mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support timely resolution to minimize production downtime.

• Install, align, level, and commission new machinery and equipment.

• Perform equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and inspections.

• Assist in developing and improving preventative maintenance procedures.

• Identify worn or damaged components before failures occur.

• Support equipment reliability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Participate in 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance team members to improve operational performance.

• Valid Ontario 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) License preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years of millwright experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, and rotating equipment systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.

• Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset.

• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work orders.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Preventative maintenance

• Equipment installation and repair

• Strong safety awareness

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Teamwork and communication

• Time management and organization

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Industrial manufacturing facility

• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, dust, and varying temperatures

• Physically demanding role involving standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting

• Occasional overtime may be required to support production and maintenance needs

• Join a stable and growing Canadian manufacturer with over 80 years of success

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and machinery

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Long-term career stability and growth opportunities

• Play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability and production efficiency