Posted 2 months ago
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice or Industrial Electrician Apprentice
@ Default Brand
Collingwood, Ontario
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Overview
Default Brand is hiring apprentices for industrial mechanic (millwright) or industrial electrician roles in a manufacturing plant. The work supports licensed tradespersons in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs, and reliability improvement on production equipment. The posting requires rotating 12-hour shifts including days and nights, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working at heights and in confined spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Assister les techniciens qualifiés dans le dépannage et la réparation d'équipements
- Participer à l'entretien préventif des équipements de production
- Lire et interpréter plans, schémas et manuels techniques
- Participer aux analyses de causes profondes et à l'amélioration continue
- Compléter les ordres de travail et la documentation
Requirements summary:
- Apprenti enregistré en Ontario (433A ou 442A)
- Diplôme d'études secondaires ou équivalent
- Aptitudes mécaniques et intérêt pour l'entretien industriel
- Bonnes habiletés en communication et en travail d'équipe
- Capacité de travailler de façon sécuritaire en usine
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Ontario Apprentice, 433A Millwright, 442A Industrial Electrician, Skilled Trades Ontario apprenticeship registration |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Job description
Essential Functions:
- Assist licensed tradespersons in troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in preventative maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems.
- Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
- Assist with installation and maintenance of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, sensors, robots, and associated equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Support emergency breakdown response activities
- Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately.
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Attend required apprenticeship training and progress through apprenticeship levels.
- Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Reliability and Continuous Improvement Responsibilities:
- Learn and participate in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
- Assist in identifying chronic equipment failures and recurring downtime issues.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why investigations, and corrective action activities.
- Support condition-based maintenance inspections including vibration, temperature, lubrication, and visual equipment checks.
- Learn precision maintenance practices including alignment, torque control, lubrication excellence, and equipment inspections.
- Assist in maintaining accurate asset history and work order documentation within SAP PM or CMMS systems.
- Participate in equipment reliability improvement projects aimed at reducing technical downtime and increasing plant yield.
- Develop an understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and how maintenance activities impact production performance.
- Support defect elimination initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the plant.
- Build technical skills in PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, sensors, drives, and industrial controls under supervision.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Safety Focus
- Learning Agility
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Qualifications Required:
- Registered Ontario Apprentice (433A Millwright or 442A Industrial Electrician).
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial maintenance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including days and nights.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Must maintain apprenticeship registration with Skilled Trades Ontario.
Career Progression:
- Successful completion of apprenticeship requirements may lead to qualification as:
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 433A
- Industrial Electrician – 442A
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