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Millwright / Industrial Mechanic

Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize production interruptions. Perform routine layout work, fabrication of steel structures, and record all activities in the CMMS.

  • On-site
  • St. Andrews, MB
  • Posted Aug 13, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Hourly Rate: $42.98/ hour plus COLA (cost of living allowance). Overtime available. Duties and Responsibilities: * Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repairs, installation and inspection work to be done * Inspects equipment for defects such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication * Finds the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production * Advises when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporary continued operation would have no harmful effect * Trouble shoots and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment * Assembles or aligns gears, bearings and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits * Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions * Interprets drawings and sketches * Dismantles, cleans repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment * Performs routine layout work, fabrication or repair of steel structures and components * Selects material in accordance with suitability for job and performs burning and mild steel welding * Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, pipe threading machine and power saw * Erects scaffolds and performs rigging as necessary * Prepares for workorders, records activities in CMMS Our Successful Candidate will have: * A Red Seal Certification or Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate * Experience in heavy industry * Exposure to PM, Hydraulics, VF drives, PLC's, welding, crane work * Experience preferably in a manufacturing environment * Demonstrated mechanical aptitude * Ability to work a rotating schedule (continental style schedule) 12 hour shifts as well an 8 hour day shift (Monday - Friday) * Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades * Basic computer experience Gerdau offers excellent benefits! * Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability * Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance * RRSP with company matching * Employee Assistance Program Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [email protected] [[email protected]]

What you’ll do

Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize production interruptions. Perform routine layout work, fabrication of steel structures, and record all activities in the CMMS.

Requirements

Requires a Red Seal or Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate and experience in heavy industry or manufacturing. Must be able to work a rotating continental shift schedule and possess strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Basic Life Insurance • Accidental Life Insurance • RRSP With Company Matching • Employee Assistance Program

Other relevant skills

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  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Welding
  • Rigging
  • CMMS
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine Tool Operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • PLC Knowledge
  • VF Drives
  • Crane Operation
  • Steel Structures
  • Mechanical Aptitude

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week