Operations Technician - Millwright

Join Our Team as an Operations Technician – Millwright at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $42.21 to 47.24 per hour Vacancy Type:
Existing Position

Schedule:

Continental 12-hour rotating day and night shifts

As our next Operations Technician – Millwright, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Your expertise in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and equipment reliability will play a critical role in supporting production performance and operational excellence.

• Career Advancement:
  Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being:
  Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment:
  Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace:
  An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, motors, gears, hydraulics, mechanical drives, speed reducers, and related equipment
• Diagnose equipment failures and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions
• Interpret operating and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Coordinate and supervise contractor activities while ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and industry best practices
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and perform root cause troubleshooting
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities for special projects
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document maintenance activities, equipment history, and work orders
• Perform welding, pipe fitting, rigging, and related maintenance tasks as required
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, quality requirements, and applicable codes
• Support compliance with Quality Management Systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability and plant performance

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) in good standing
• 3–5 years of practical industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with industrial mechanical systems and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and O&M manuals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience using CMMS or EAM maintenance systems
• Welding, pipe fitting, and rigging experience
• Experience supporting equipment installations and capital projects
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

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