Location and Compensation

Location: Whitby, ON

Shift: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Mon-Fri + OT)

Compensation: $42.00 - $48.00 per hour

Overview

Our client is a leading Canadian manufacturer with over 60 years of innovation in eco‑responsible expanded polystyrene (EPS) products. Following a recent acquisition and a $4 million investment in their Whitby facility, they are installing a state‑of‑the‑art block mold system to move manufacturing on‑site. We are seeking a dedicated, independent Industrial Mechanic to be the technical anchor of this expanding plant. As the sole on‑site technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of a high‑pressure steam‑based production line.

Benefits

- 80% employer‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 3 weeks of vacation plus a 2‑week Christmas shutdown (includes 6 paid days)
- Chance to grow within a doubling workforce and a stable, essential‑service industry
- Safety boot allowance provided; tool allowance potential to be discussed
- Fully paid 2‑week training/shadowing period in Montreal

Responsibilities

- Perform all preventative and corrective maintenance (PM) schedules and troubleshooting for a new $4 M block mold system, pre‑expanders, and shape‑molding equipment.
- Maintain high‑pressure steam systems and pressure vessels in strict accordance with TSSA regulations.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment involving PLCs (Omron, Siemens, Allen Bradley)



and HMIs.
- Maintain a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical tasks.
- Utilize MIG, TIG, Flux, Arc, and Stick welding to repair or modify machinery and ducting.
- Independently source local suppliers for parts and manage the on‑site spare parts inventory.
- Monitor and maintain hydraulics, pneumatics, silos, airveyors, and CNC hot‑wire cutting equipment.

Qualifications

- Valid Ontario 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) License.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in high‑pressure steam systems and pressure vessel maintenance.
- Experience in plastics, foam, chemical, or packaging industries is highly preferred.
- Ability to travel to Montreal for an initial 2‑week training period.
- Employment is conditional upon a clear criminal background check and professional reference checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We develop and implement strategies to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace, including recruitment, retention, and advancement. We uphold human rights and promote an inclusive and accessible workplace for all employees and candidates. Candidates must identify any accommodation requirements by emailing to ensure full participation in the interview process.

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📌 Millwright 433A (Whitby)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Whitby