The salary will be 1.5 times the regular wage for Saturday shifts and double the regular wage for Sunday shifts!

Lactalis is one of Canada’s leading producers of premium quality food products including milk, cheese, and yogurt. We are currently recruiting for a Millwright - Industrial Mechanic to join our team in our manufacturing facility in Winchester, Ontario which produces butter, cheese, powder, and margarine.

The ideal candidate will be part of a team working in shift rotation. This position will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of all the plant’s equipment, processes, and property. As a Millwright - Industrial Mechanic for Lactalis, you will be performing daily preventative maintenance on processing equipment, high-speed packaging equipment, ancillary equipment, etc. Adjustments and repairs to be performed on production equipment as the need arises.

We welcome candidates with any level of experience, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned work and accurately document completion of work
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment and new construction
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety & Environmental Standards
• Perform tasks related to dismantling, installation, repair, and testing mechanical equipment
• Perform other trades practices on work assignments within ability and skill level
• Provide information regarding job downtime, material needs, manpower, and uptime
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate

• Licensed millwright within Ontario (433 A License) or 5thterm apprentice and pass the CofQ
• Driven ability to learn and perform all aspects of the job
• Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Capability to read, interpret and utilize blueprints and drawings
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance management software (SAP) would be an asset
• Experience with plant utilities including HVAC, boiler, chiller, and compressors would be considered an asset

Schedule

You will be working the day or night shift (6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6 am), alternating weekends, with a schedule of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week. The salary will be 1.5 times the regular wage for Saturday shifts and double the regular wage for Sunday shifts!