Join Our Team as a Millwright at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $42.21- $47.24 per hour
Vacancy Type: Existing position
Schedule: Shift work (days, afternoons, nights, or continental)
 

As our next Millwright, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. Your expertise in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial maintenance will be essential in supporting production uptime and operational excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.

• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Operate lifting and hoisting equipment to position machinery and components during installation and repair
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective maintenance activities
• Replace, adjust, and repair defective machine components
• Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate replacement parts and components
• Perform routine maintenance activities including lubrication, cleaning, and inspections
• Assist with machinery assembly, installation, and commissioning activities
• Construct and support machinery foundations as required
• Utilize welding equipment and hand tools to complete maintenance tasks
• Train new employees and apprentices on maintenance procedures and best practices
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and reliability

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College diploma, trade school certification, or equivalent technical training preferred
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Welding experience and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Millwright certification or apprenticeship training
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior maintenance personnel
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.