TITLE:                             Millwright

LOCATION:                    Onsite in Scarborough, ON

SHIFT & HOURS:          Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday from 10:30pm to 6:30am

Hiring Hourly Rate:     $44.20 per hour

Griffith Foods is hiring a Millwright to report to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager to work as part of a high performing team to support the continuous and efficient production of a food manufacturing facility through preventative maintenance as well as responsive troubleshooting.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

As a Millwright, your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzes and rectifies mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems relevant to plant equipment, production machines.

• Applies and uses machine and testing equipment necessary to rectify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.

• Operates and understands the basic principles of operation and repair of packaging equipment and related materials used.

• Reads, interprets, and understands mechanical, electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams.

• Performs and has proper understanding of welding process (i.e., arc welding, TIG welding, plasma cutter/welding, oxy-acetylene welding and brazing, and soldering process).

• Installs, sets up, and calibrates different instrumentation, process systems and controls.

• Performs and records all preventative maintenance functions, both manual and computer base operations.

• Adheres to safety procedures and makes proper use of all safety equipment when required.

• Performs necessary adjustments, calibrations and configurations of plant weighing operations, metal detector, printer and label making equipment.

• Fabricates basic machine parts, as required.

• Calculates and provides mathematical solutions to mechanical problems, including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems.

• Provides suggestions and technical support to production and engineering, on an as needed basis.

• Participates in special projects, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.

• Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.

• Ensures compliance with all product safety, legality and quality requirements.

• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.

The Millwright position may be right for you if you:

• 3 – 5 years of work hands-on experience in a food or pharmaceutical production environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills with an eye for continuous improvement.

• Strong ability and ability to drive action.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Specialized training in a recognized Community College program or completed Trade certification (Multiple disciplines/Dual ticket is preferred).

• 433A Canadian Millwright License is required.

• Willingness to work onsite in Scarborough 5 days per week.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at .

What We Offer(*):
Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave. 

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

This role is affiliated to the Toronto, ON location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come onsite to that location. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported assessment tools to evaluate job‑related skills and abilities. These tools support our hiring team and do not make final hiring decisions.

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