Millwright

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company's primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

The Eagle River Mine sitehas a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.

The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real 'boots on the ground' setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.

$53.79

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Wesdome is seeking an experienced Millwright to join our Maintenance team at the Eagle River Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or designate, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical mill equipment. This hands-on position is responsible for safely performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections on a variety of mechanical equipment to support continuous mill operations.

If you are safety-focused, mechanically skilled, and enjoy working in a fast-paced mining environment, we encourage you to apply.

You are a certified Millwright with a strong mechanical background and a passion for maintaining safe and reliable equipment. You enjoy diagnosing complex mechanical issues, take pride in producing quality work, and can work independently while collaborating effectively with your team. You are safety-oriented, organized, and thrive in an environment where preventative maintenance and continuous improvement are valued.

• Perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mill equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain and repair crushers, ball mills, compressors, pumps, and other fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities according to established schedules.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, and all applicable government legislation.
• Follow all Wesdome safety policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and report equipment issues as required.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations personnel to support safe and efficient mill production.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) (433A) or equivalent recognized certification.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or mining maintenance experience, preferably in a mineral processing or mill environment.
• Ontario Common Core modules applicable to mill maintenance are considered an asset.
• Valid Class G Driver's Licence.
• WHMIS certification.
• Fall Arrest certification is considered an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining rotating equipment and fixed plant assets.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and…