Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) - Apprentice (3rd/ 4th Year)

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

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment.

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

Schedule : 12-hour shift rotation, 4ON-5OFF-5ON-4OFF

Salary : $41.02 per hour

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 family

How you will make contributions that matter :

Facilitate the timely and efficient preventive and predictive maintenance on production and warehouse equipment

Troubleshoot and repair equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved

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

Troubleshoot and repair PLC and low voltage electrical control systems

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

Performance of other duties as required

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

Enrolled in a Millwright Apprenticeship Program (3rd / 4th Year)

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

Food industry or high speed packaging experience an asset

PLC training and experience would be an asset

Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills

Able to work independently with minimum supervisor 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

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.