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Millwright (Afternoons)

  • Tillsonburg, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 10, 2026
  • 1 position

$48.50 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Millwright is responsible for troubleshooting, installing, and repairing mechanical components and equipment within a food production facility. They must also conduct preventive maintenance, adhere to safety and food quality standards, and document all maintenance activities.

Job details

Inovata Foods isn’t your average Food Manufacturing company. We offer the stability of a large company with the feel of a small family business. We have the privilege of partnering with many of North America’s largest retailers. This position reports directly to Inovata Foods’ Maintenance Manager. Inovata Foods Corp. is looking for a full-time Millwright to partner with us as we bring families and friends together through offering wholesome and convenient meals. The role is located in our Tillsonburg, Ontario facility. Inovata Foods Corp. is a major producer of wholesome control brand frozen meals for many of North America’s largest retailers. Position Details: • Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy • Compensation: $48.50 /per hour (includes shift premium) Primary Responsibilities: • Responsible for troubleshooting, installing, testing and repairing mechanical components and equipment for multi-line production. • Optimize equipment safety and efficiency by participating in continuous improvement projects and completing work orders according to PM schedules. • Adhere to all GMPs and HACCP guidelines. • Work within all company safety policies and applicable health and safety legislation. • Responsible for the cleanliness of work areas. • Promptly reports equipment failures and breakdowns to lead hands. • Evaluate causes for failures and/or breakdowns and suggest preventive / corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. • Properly and accurately fill in all related departmental paperwork and documents. • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical codes specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. • Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. • Install, examine, replace or repair mechanical components background with experience in TIG welding, electrical, boilers and refrigeration compressors. • Follow all company food safety programs including GMP’s to produce the highest quality product for our customers. • Alternate to the Maintenance Millwright is the Maintenance Supervisor a contracted certified millwright. Shift: • Afternoons. Rewards: • Full medical, dental and disability insurance package available after 6 months. • Vacation accrued at 4%. • Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 1-year of employment. • Incentive plan paid monthly. • Annual Footwear allowance. Requirements: • Requires completion of WHMIS2015 within the last 3 years. • A valid millwright license required, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. • Experienced in moving, assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of machinery and equipment. • Must be proficient in welding and use of all mechanical hand tools and power tools. • Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications. • Experience within food & beverage, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry preferable. • Demonstrated strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and JHSC. • Basic computer skills and mathematical proficiency. • Proficient in using CMMS systems. Working Conditions: Job has daily exposure to a food processing environment which includes dampness and cold. Position may require varying start times and extended working hours with occasional weekends. Conditions can be greasy and exposure to fumes occurring on a regular basis. Flexible shifts are a must and overtime is required. Our Commitment: Inovata Foods Corp. is an inclusive employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Inovata Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the hiring process. AI is not used as the sole decision-maker, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified Inovata Foods team members.

What you’ll do

The Millwright is responsible for troubleshooting, installing, and repairing mechanical components and equipment within a food production facility. They must also conduct preventive maintenance, adhere to safety and food quality standards, and document all maintenance activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid millwright license and possess at least three years of relevant experience in machinery maintenance. Proficiency in welding, blueprint reading, and familiarity with food safety standards like HACCP and GMP are required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Vacation
  • Deferred profit-sharing plan
  • Incentive plan
  • Footwear allowance

Listed skills

  • Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical installation
  • TIG welding
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Electrical codes
  • Boiler maintenance
  • Refrigeration compressors
  • CMMS
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • WHMIS2015
  • Mechanical hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Mathematical proficiency
  • Industrial electrical equipment
  • Hand Tools
  • Refrigeration Compressors
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Blueprinting
  • Boilers
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Decision Making
  • Cleanliness
  • Computer Literacy
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Electrical Codes
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Food Safety And Sanitation
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Machinery
  • Mathematics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Food & Beverage
  • Millwright
  • Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
  • Millwrights

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