Industrial Millwright
Day Shift | Weekdays + Saturday Coverage | Non-Union | $40 - $50 / per hour

We are currently hiring two Industrial Millwrights to support production and facility equipment within a fast-paced meat processing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations by minimizing downtime, maintaining food-safe equipment, and supporting production targets while complying with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

A new facility is scheduled to go live in August. In the interim, the focus will be on maintaining and optimizing existing machinery to ensure peak performance and a smooth transition.

Schedule

Day Shift

Weekdays: Preventative maintenance & emergency production repairs

Saturday Coverage: Larger scheduled repairs and major mechanical work

Non-union position

What You’ll Do
Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment including conveyors, grinders, mixers, slicers, packaging machinery, refrigeration components, and processing systems

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues

Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment to meet operational and food-safety standards

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns during production

Assist with equipment installations, line changes, and plant modifications

Food Safety & Sanitation

Ensure all maintenance work meets food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements

Use food-grade lubricants, materials, and approved repair methods

Coordinate maintenance activities with sanitation schedules to avoid contamination

Maintain clean and organized work areas within production zones

Health & Safety Compliance





Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), lock-out/tag-out procedures, and plant safety policies

Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment risks

Use appropriate PPE at all times and promote a strong safety culture

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and preventative maintenance records

Provide input into maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, and equipment upgrades

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, efficiency, and safety

Participate in shutdowns, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs as required

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with production, sanitation, quality, and supervisory teams

Provide guidance to operators on proper equipment use and basic troubleshooting

What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience

Journeyperson Industrial Millwright certificate (433A)

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing or food processing

Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in high-speed production settings

Working knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals

Strong understanding of lock-out/tag-out and safe work practices

Skills & Abilities

Strong mechanical problem-solving ability and attention to detail

Safety-first mindset and accountability

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Explicit communication and teamwork skills

Adaptability in a fast-paced production environment

Working Conditions

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working in cold, wet, and refrigerated environments

Exposure to production noise

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around moving machinery

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📌 Millwright Mechanic (Manitoba)
🏢 Wainbee
📍 Manitoba