Red Seal Millwrights
The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery across various sectors, including coal mining, sawmills, and automotive plants. Key tasks include troubleshooting mechanical equipment, performing welding and fabrication, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Jun 15, 2026
- Apply by Dec 12, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job Overview: D7 Mechanical LTD is seeking highly skilled and experienced Red Seal Millwrights with strong welding capabilities with pulp and paper mill experience to join our project team. This role will involve maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery across a variety of sectors. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical systems, a strong understanding of welding techniques, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Repairs: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other industrial machinery in coal mining operations, sawmills, and auto plants. Welding & Fabrication: Perform welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) for repairs and fabrication of parts, structures, and equipment as needed. Conduct welding inspections to ensure high-quality, safe work. Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery and equipment. Installation & Commissioning: Assist with the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new equipment in mining, sawmill, and automotive production lines. Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and work in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that work areas are always safe and clean. Collaboration: Work closely with other maintenance technicians, engineers, and management to ensure efficient operations and quick resolution of mechanical issues. Problem Solving: Apply strong troubleshooting skills to identify mechanical failures and implement effective solutions. Required Qualifications: Completion of a Red Seal Millwright progam. Own personal tools to complete jobs at hand. Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in coal mining, sawmill, and/or automotive plant environments. Strong welding experience, particularly in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, with the ability to work with a variety of materials (steel, stainless steel, etc.). Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems. Valid driver’s license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required. Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces, high elevations, and extreme temperatures. Must be capable of lifting heavy parts and materials as needed. Strong troubleshooting abilities with attention to detail and precision. Must adhere to all safety protocols and always demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in saw and paper mills. Familiarity with automation and robotic systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics. Experience in the installation and commissioning of heavy machinery.
What you’ll do
The role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery across various sectors, including coal mining, sawmills, and automotive plants. Key tasks include troubleshooting mechanical equipment, performing welding and fabrication, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a Red Seal Millwright program and possess strong welding experience, particularly in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. A solid understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to work in physically demanding environments are also required.
Other relevant skills
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- Red Seal Certification
- Welding
- Mechanical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Safety Compliance
- Collaboration
- Fabrication
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical Systems
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Stick Welding
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 12, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
