At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on plant equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Emterra Group, one of Canada's Greenest Employers focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and equitable workplace that values your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in waste diversion while growing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a licensed journeyperson (433A) with mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Licensed Tradesperson (Millwright)- Afternoon Shift
Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies.
Our organization have been deemed to be an "essential service" by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe.
With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy.
Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Millwright for our afternoon shift to perform mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plant equipment, including conveyor systems, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic units, and pumps.
The ideal candidate is a licensed journeyperson (433A), experienced in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, and able to read schematics and work with PLCs.
Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a safety-first mindset are essential in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Position Description
Mechanical maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all manufacturing equipment within the plant, involving, conveyor systems and motors, hydraulic units, pneumatic units, pumps rebuild and overhauls.
- Ability to read & interpret drawings & schematics Knowledge of PLC, control systems & automated programming.
- Responding to routine breakdown and repair issues.
- Ensure high plant reliability is achieved by performing quality routine machine and plant maintenance.
- Ensure optimum performance is achieved through effective and consistent setting of the production machine.
- Deliver maintenance KPI's to ensure visibility of maintenance performance and required improvement for sites.
- Oxyacetylene cutting and burning are considered an asset.
Skills & Qualifications
- Fully Licensed Journeyperson - A valid Industrial Mechanic / Millwright trade certificate for the province of Ontario (433A) or equivalent and ability to challenge the provincial exam.
- Experience: 3-4 or more years of industrial experience is preferred.
- Mechanical background with the drive to further develop and learn, with a safety first and resilient attitude to multi-task and effectively execute tasks to get them done.
- Communication skills are key to being successful as you will have to communicate with a number of different internal customers and work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a background involving maintenance of a busy production line preferably or maintenance involving both mechanical and electrical machinery.
- Ability to problem solve and be ideally suited to a fast-paced environment.
You understand the bigger picture and the needs of the business and the need to service and deliver quality to the customer.
Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group
• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada's Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
- Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
- Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make change!
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment.
Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department.
Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
Licensed Tradesperson (Millwright) – Afternoon Shift in Alton employer: Emterra Group
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