Millwright

Location: Stratford

Join Our Team as a Millwright at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Stratford, ON (Onsite)
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $42.21 - $50.00. Placement within the range will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and overall assessment during the hiring process. Shift premiums Afternoon +$0.50/hr, Night +$0.65/hr, Continental Days +$1.00/hr, Continental Nights +$4.00/hr Vacancy Type:
Existing Position

Schedule:

Straight Afternoon/Night or Continental Night Shift As our next Millwright, you’ll be responsible for performing advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of industrial equipment. The role provides technical expertise, supports operational reliability, mentors junior tradespersons, and ensures work is completed safely and in compliance with all applicable standards and procedures. The Millwright reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Why You’ll Love Working HereA strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Opportunities to develop hands‑on technical skills in a modern manufacturing environmentA supportive team environment with training and apprenticeship mentorship opportunities

Competitive compensation, benefits, and long‑term career growthA values‑driven culture that empowers employees to contribute to meaningful operational performance

What You’ll Be Doing Perform advanced repairs and troubleshooting requiring a thorough knowledge of pumps, valves, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, speed reducers, conveyors, presses, and related equipment.

Analyze complex mechanical failures, diagnose root causes, and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.

Install, dismantle, align, inspect, test, and commission stationary industrial machinery and equipment.

Interpret operating and maintenance (O&M) manuals, schematic diagrams, drawings, prints, and layouts; recommend revisions or improvements where required.

Perform precision mechanical work including alignment, rigging, welding, pipe fitting, fabrication, and equipment modifications as required.

Respond to emergency equipment failures, identify required resources, and complete repairs or coordinate work with contractors.

Organize, coordinate, and oversee external contractors performing maintenance or repair work, including inspection of completed work to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

Provide support to capital projects, special projects, equipment installations, start‑up, and commissioning activities.

Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/EAM) to record work performed, update work orders, procure parts, and maintain equipment history.

Assist in the training, mentoring, and development of apprentices and lower‑level millwrights.

Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and other stakeholders through collaboration and communication.

Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, codes, quality requirements, and environmental regulations.

Adhere to company policies and procedures, including Quality and Environmental Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, where applicable).Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum one (1) year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Certificate of Qualification or ticket as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (Red Seal or equivalent).Five (5) or more years of experience as a Millwright in a manufacturing  lieu of a Millwright Certificate or ticket, candidates with five (5) or…