Maintenance Millwright

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

As a member of the Maintenance team, the Millwright/Mechanic is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the manufacturing equipment and building.

Schedule: Hours of work are subject to the vacation schedule, scheduling variables and will change due to operation needs.

Weeks 01 & 02 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Weeks 03 & 04 – Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday - 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rate: $ 45.00 / hour - Rate progression based on CBA.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Facilitates the timely and efficient preventive and predictive maintenance on production and warehouse equipment.

Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.

Provides training to plant staff as required.

Works with other trades groups, vendors and contractors to complete project assignments as required.

Troubleshoot and repair Sanitary process equipment (process valves, pumps) along with other rotary and conveying equipment.

Proper documentation of work performed, parts used, time sheets and HACCP & Safety documents.

Performance of other duties as required.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Certified Journeyman

Excellent mechanical skills and ability to carry out general plant/ equipment maintenance.

Food industry or high-speed packaging experience.

Knowledge of general fabrication and welding (Non process related) would be an asset

Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision and within an interdependent team.

A high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Proven proficiency and dependability in current position with a good safety record.

Able to work in confined spaces.

Some heavy lifting required.

Membership in Unifor Union of Canada, Local 445 (or must join within 30 days).

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Competitive salaries

Advantageous corporate agreements

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

Purchase option of company stocks

Group RRSP

Health and wellness program in the workplace

Assistance program for employees and their families

Saputo products at a discounted price

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

* SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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