Department: Maintenance
Status: Full-time

The starting pay range for the role is $37.46 -$45.42 based on experience and qualifications. Plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Gay Lea Foods
Proudly Canadian and a leader in the dairy industry, Gay Lea Foods is known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and supporting local communities. We foster a culture where people are valued and empowered to grow.

Reasons to Join Gay Lea Foods!

- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Stable, long-term career opportunities in a growing company
- Flexible and employee-friendly continental shift schedule
- Opportunities for training, development, and internal promotion
- Employee-centric culture with a focus on safety and teamwork

Licensed Millwright 433A

Shift: Continental Shift-Fixed Nights-5pm-5:30am

We are hiring a skilled Millwright Mechanic to join our Maintenance team on fixed night shifts. You will play a vital role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production and packaging equipment to ensure optimal plant performance.

What will YOU be doing as a Millwright Mechanic?

- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on packaging, processing, and site auxiliary equipment
- Execute preventative maintenance programs and document activities using CMMS (MP2)
- Carry out machining, welding, basic electrical, sheet metal, and steam/refrigeration work as needed
- Source and prepare parts for repairs and maintenance tasks
- Support operators and production teams with technical guidance and equipment training
- Maintain compliance with safety programs (Lockout, Confined Space, Hot Work Permit) and contribute to daily shift handoffs

What YOU bring to the table

- Current and valid Industrial Millwright License (433A required)




- Solid troubleshooting skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and sound sanitary practices (training available if needed)
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team
- Physically able to meet the demands of the role, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces
- Flexible to work fixed night shifts and perform other duties as assigned

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.46-$45.42 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with the following shift: Continental Shift-Fixed Nights-5pm-5:30am?

Experience:

- Maintenance : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Millwright License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Millwright (433A Licensed) (North York)
🏢 Gay Lea Foods
📍 North York