Millwright Class 1

Job summary

The Millwright Class 1 is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production and material-handling machinery. This role involves performing both preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to strict safety protocols and documentation standards.

Job details

Millwright Class 1 Position type: Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range: $47.53 per hour Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Ask Yourself This… If you’re a hands‑on industrial tradesperson who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and reliably, this role offers work where your mechanical skill and judgment matter. You’ll install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of production and material‑handling machinery, supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance across the plant. Then join us in Niagara Falls, Ontario! What You’ll Do Millwright Class 1 is responsible for repairing, adjusting, servicing, overhauling, and installing plant machinery and equipment. You will install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical systems across the facility. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and material-handling equipment Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance issues Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs Read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications Perform alignment, leveling, rigging, and equipment installation as required Dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical components Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and other maintenance equipment Support equipment shutdowns, overhauls, and planned maintenance activities Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all site-specific safety protocols Rotate weekly after-hours on-call and carry a pager What You’ll Need To be successful in this position, you must: Hold an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright 433A) Certificate Have 3+ years of manufacturing or heavy industrial experience Supply your own tools Carry out work independently and work well in a team environment Willingness to learn and develop new skills with welding Show strong commitment to safety and follow all procedures Who We Are Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge. Compensation We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including: Competitive pay Company paid medical, dental, life, and disability benefits Employer-sponsored pension plan with contributions and employee matching Paid vacation, plus additional floating holidays Company provided PPE and safety footwear reimbursement Company-sponsored events and employee appreciation initiatives Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for. The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this classification. They are not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this role. Duties may change based on evolving business needs and operational requirements. Washington Mills is committed to employment equity and building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of equity‑seeking groups. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THIS INFORMATION. I certify that the information on this application and its supporting documents is accurate and complete. I understand and agree that failure to fully complete the form, or misrepresentation or omission of facts, represents grounds for elimination from consideration for employment, or termination after employment if discovered at a later date. I authorize Washington Mills to investigate, without liability, all statements contained in this application and supporting materials. I authorize references and former employers, without liability, to make full response to any inquiries in connection with this application for employment. If requested, I agree to submit to a physical exam and/or criminal and credit background investigation upon conditional offer of employment. I understand that this document is NOT an offer of employment, and that an offer of employment, if tendered, does NOT constitute a contract for continued guaranteed employment. I understand that if employed on a temporary basis, I would be paid for hours worked only, and would be ineligible for benefits including paid time off. I understand that any benefits I receive may be subject to change or discontinuation at any time without prior notice.

What you’ll do

The Millwright Class 1 is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production and material-handling machinery. This role involves performing both preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to strict safety protocols and documentation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright 433A) Certificate and possess at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. The role requires the ability to work independently, a commitment to safety, and the willingness to develop welding skills.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employer-sponsored pension plan
• Paid vacation
• Floating holidays
• PPE provided
• Safety footwear reimbursement
• Company-sponsored events

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Industrial maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Rigging
• Alignment
• Leveling
• Mechanical drawings
• Lockout/tagout
• Welding
• Precision measuring
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Equipment installation
• Equipment Inspection
• Hand Tools
• Material Handling Equipment
• Employment Equity
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Power Tool Operation
• Precision Measuring Equipment
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Mechanical Drawings
• Corrective Maintenance
• Creativity
• Machinery
• Mechanical Systems
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Reliability
• Honesty

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Millwright
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Millwrights

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