Port Hawkesbury Paper is a forward-looking natural resources company committed to operating at the highest safety standard while caring for the environment and empowering our people to deliver top-quality products & customer service. We see integrity at the core of every relationship and a key principle as we strive for excellence in all we do in an ever-changing world. As a relatively small, non-hierarchical organization, we deliver big results with no red tape. We are a leader in Thermal Mechanical Pulp and Supercalendered paper production in North America.

Port Hawkesbury

Paper’s approach to business and environmental sustainability creates an economic cornerstone for eastern Nova Scotia.

Industrial Machinist

Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a Red Seal Machinist or Machinist Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production equipment and plant systems. The regular work schedule is Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days.

Responsibilities:

- Set up and operate conventional lathes and milling machines
- Train to set up and operate roll grinder to prepare paper machine and super calendar rolls for service
- Train to set up and operate roll balancer
- Sharpen slitter blades for Calendars and Winders
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
- Using CMMS to find/order parts,



provide detailed feedback on work orders
- Willing to work overtime, after-hours call-ins and shift work as needed

Skills/Competency Requirements:

- Ability to work safely as part of a team
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work setting
- Attention to detail and takes pride in quality workmanship
- Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient computer skills. Experience using a CMMS is considered an asset

Experience/Education Requirements:

- Machinist Certificate of Trade – Red Seal (preferred) or Apprenticeship
- Experience in milling and turning operations on conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience with grinding wheels and grinding operations
- Additional skills/certification in other trades such as millwrights, welding, pipefitting, considered an asset.
- Roll grinding experience considered an asset

Compensation:

Current pay range per collective agreement is $33.80 - $42.24/hr. Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging, rewarding work setting.

To be considered, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before November 1, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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