Millwright

Job summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery within a manufacturing operation to minimize downtime. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on foundry equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic components.

Job details

PentaCast Inc See more positions Business Location: Strathroy, Ontario Category Position type: Installation / Maintenance / Repair Work Place Location: In Person Apply By October 15, 2026 at 12:00am Job Description Position Summary Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical equipment and machinery used throughout the manufacturing operation. Work closely with production staff to minimize equipment downtime and ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations. Typical Duties Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and foundry equipment. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Maintain and repair die-casting machines, trim presses, furnaces, conveyors, grinders, lathes, milling machines and other production equipment. Diagnose equipment breakdowns and complete emergency repairs to minimize production downtime. Install, align, dismantle and rebuild industrial machinery and mechanical components. Replace and repair bearings, belts, chains, gears, motors, pumps, valves and other mechanical components. Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics. Perform welding, fabrication and machining as required for equipment repairs and modifications. Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance issues before failures occur. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and preventative-maintenance work. Follow lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements and all workplace health and safety regulations. Participate in equipment upgrades, process improvements and other maintenance projects. Maintain a clean, organized and safe maintenance area. Perform other maintenance duties as assigned. Education Post Secondary Education Skills/Qualifications Experience Required 433A Industrial Millwright certification Previous experience in manufacturing, foundry, die-casting or industrial environment would be valuable. Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. Welding and fabrication experience. Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics. Experience with industrial machinery installation and alignment. Strong understanding of preventative maintenance. Ability to work independently and as part of a production/maintenance team. Strong commitment to workplace safety. Compensation And Benefits Wages to be discussed with employer during interview How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

What you’ll do

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and machinery within a manufacturing operation to minimize downtime. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on foundry equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic components.

Requirements

Requires a 433A Industrial Millwright certification and post-secondary education. Experience in manufacturing, foundry, or die-casting environments is highly valued.

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Preventive · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Machining
• Preventative Maintenance
• Industrial Machinery Installation
• Blueprint Reading
• Lockout/Tagout
• Equipment Alignment
• Die-casting Machine Repair

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering