Millwright - 6 months Contract
- Waterloo, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
$43 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Millwright will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various meat processing and packaging equipment, including PLC-controlled systems. They are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and safety regulations.
Job details
NOW HIRING A MILLWRIGHT FOR OUR DAY SHIFT If you think our products are great, you should “meat” our people! THE PERKS * Competitive wages starting at $ 42.76 * Straight Shift 5:00am - 1:30pm * Amazing co-workers * Exclusive Employee Rewards Programs * Employee Referral Bonus Program (up to $1000/referral) * Full Benefits (Health, Dental and Vision) * Company Matched Pension Plan after 1 year * Paid time off including 3 weeks vacation after 1 year * Free Wi-Fi & Coffee * Employee Share Ownership Program * Employee Appreciation Events THE BUSINESS At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people. If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home. THE PEOPLE We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work! THE OPPORTUNITY * Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild a variety of meat processing and packaging equipment including stuffers, smokehouses, chopper machines and high-speed packaging equipment. * Repair and complete preventative maintenance on high-speed processing and packaging equipment including PLC controlled equipment, conveyors, and vacuum pumps. * Inspect and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems. * Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery as required. * Remove and replace worn or defective parts. * Start machines and equipment to test operation following repairs and maintenance. * Responsible for maintaining food safety standards and report food safety issues to QA immediately. * Work in a safe manner in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act by reporting hazards, accidents and incidents. * Follow all prescribed SOPs, HACCP and GMP procedures. * Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. THE REQUIREMENTS * Industrial Millwright certificate or qualifications (433A or 426A) * 3-4 years of experience working in a manufacturing facility. * Knowledge and experience working with high-speed equipment * Knowledge and experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic components * Read, write and communicate (English) * Proficient mathematical and computer skills * Mechanical aptitude with a good knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and trade practices * Ability to lift 60lbs and work in a cold environment * Ability to work with minimal supervision * Good communication and organizational skills * Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Piller's Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Piller's Fine foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation
What you’ll do
The Millwright will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various meat processing and packaging equipment, including PLC-controlled systems. They are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Industrial Millwright certificate (433A or 426A) and possess 3-4 years of manufacturing experience. Proficiency with high-speed equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and the ability to work in a cold environment are required.
Benefits
• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Company matched pension plan • Paid time off • Vacation • Employee rewards programs • Employee referral bonus program • Employee share ownership program • Free wi-fi • Free coffee • Employee appreciation events
Listed skills
- Multi-Tasking · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Industrial millwright
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- PLC controlled equipment
- Pneumatic components
- Hydraulic components
- Food safety standards
- HACCP
- GMP
- Mechanical aptitude
- Packaging equipment
- Equipment repair
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Equipment Repair
- Organizational Skills
- Lifting Ability
- Time Off Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Occupational Safety And Health
- English Language
- Packaging And Labeling
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Machinery
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Multitasking
- Chain Restaurants
- Safety Assurance
- Vacuum Pumps
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Meat Products
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Food & Beverage
- Millwright
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- Millwrights
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