Industrial Millwright Apprentice - Durham Region

Industrial Millwright Apprentice - Durham Region

Posting

Start Date:

07/10/2026

Posting End Date: 21/10/2026

Status:
Regular

Number of Openings: 6

Education Level: Successful completion of a 2-or 3-year College Program in Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist, Mechanical Technician/Technologist or Industrial Mechanic Millwright

Base

Location:

Bowmanville or Pickering

Shift: Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Travel Required:

10%

Salary Range: $33.09 - $54.49

* The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this position. For apprentice hires, the starting rate is typically $39.90 or above.

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Industrial Millwright Apprentice.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a motivated and hands‑on individual to join our team as an Industrial Millwright Apprentice.

This position involves working alongside experienced tradespeople to learn how to inspect, maintain, repair, and install industrial mechanical equipment. This role provides practical experience with machinery, tools, and maintenance activities in a safe sustainable environment.

You will gain exposure to mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as work with pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators, and both pneumatic and hydraulic controls.

• Assist experienced Mechanical Technicians and Millwrights with maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection activities.
• Safely use machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, as well as fabrication tools such as welders, presses, power threaders, and punches.
• Use and maintain basic hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment under guidance.
• Support alignment, measurement, and inspection work using tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, precision levels, and laser alignment equipment.
• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including basic equipment inspections and vibration‑monitoring tasks.
• Help install, maintain, and service compressed‑air, water, and exhaust ducting systems.
• Support maintenance work on equipment such as robotics, pumps, presses, compressors, turbines, material‑handling systems, gearboxes, and other industrial machinery.
• Follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and take direction and learn from qualified tradespeople and supervisors.

• Successful completion of a 2-or 3-year College Program in Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technologist, Mechanical Technician/Technologist or Industrial Mechanic Millwright (proof of completion must be included in application)
• Have a minimum average of 70% cumulative GPA (transcript must be included in application)
• Work experience in the Nuclear industry (i.e. Skilled Trades Co‑op) would be an asset

* OPG will sponsor successful candidates for registration with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) as an Industrial Millwright (433A) Apprentice.*

** Note that candidates who are selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be required to complete online aptitude testing. **

The successful candidate…