Millwright Apprentice

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment. Maintain required records, keep the work area safe and organized, and promptly report hazards to a supervisor.

Job details

←Back to all jobs at Emterra Group Millwright Apprentice Burlington, ON Full-time $25.00/hour Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE). Job Duties Conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on all equipment Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems Maintain required records, reports, statistics, in accordance with policies and legislative requirements Ensure work area is clean, organized and free of any safety hazards at all times Report any safety hazards immediately to supervisor Observe safe work practices Requirements Industrial Millwright trades certificate or equivalent required Previous work experience with conveyor systems, balers and compaction equipment Experience in a recycling, material recovery or material handling facility is an asset. Ability to do basic fabrication including welding and cutting; Basic electrical understanding and knowledge Able to make general repairs to building and equipment Able to work independently Proven mechanical aptitude Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to work bent over for extended period of time Ability to bend, push, and pull and lift up to 50 lbs Punctual, reliable, team player Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! Competitive wages! Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)! Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company! Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow! Ability to have an impact and make change! $25.00/hour Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted. Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team. This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

An industrial millwright trade certificate or equivalent is required, along with experience with conveyor systems, balers, and compaction equipment. Candidates should have basic fabrication and electrical skills, mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.