Millwright Class 1
Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $47.53 per hour

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario

Ask Yourself This…
If you’re a hands-on industrial tradesperson who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and reliably, this role offers work where your mechanical skill and judgment matter. You’ll install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of production and material-handling machinery, supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance across the plant. Then join us in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

What You’ll Do
Millwright Class 1 is responsible for repairing, adjusting, servicing, overhauling, and installing plant machinery and equipment. You will install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical systems across the facility.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and material-handling equipment

Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance issues

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs

Read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications

Perform alignment, leveling, rigging, and equipment installation as required

Dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble mechanical components

Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and other maintenance equipment

Support equipment shutdowns, overhauls, and planned maintenance activities

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all site-specific safety protocols

Rotate weekly after-hours on-call and carry a pager

What You’ll Need
To be successful in this position, you must:

Hold an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright 433A) Certificate

Have 3+ years of manufacturing or heavy industrial experience

Supply your own tools

Carry out work independently and work well in a team environment

Willingness to learn and develop new skills with welding





Show strong commitment to safety and follow all procedures

Who We Are
Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of chance, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation
We proudly offer robust compensation and advantages packages, including:

Competitive pay

Company paid medical, dental, life, and disability benefits

Employer-sponsored pension plan with contributions and employee matching

Paid vacation, plus additional floating holidays

Company provided PPE and safety footwear reimbursement

Company-sponsored events and employee appreciation initiatives

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this classification. They are not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this role. Duties may change based on evolving business needs and operational requirements.

Washington Mills is committed to employment equity and building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of equity‑seeking groups. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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📌 Machine Repair - Class 1 (Ontario)
🏢 Washington Mills
📍 Ontario