Maintenance Apprentice (Millwright 433A)

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities—including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals—the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

​Boart Longyear's Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry, offering maximum performance, reliability, and safety in the most demanding conditions.

Job Overview
Boart Longyear is seeking Maintenance Apprentices (3rd, 4th, or 5th Year) to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities within our manufacturing operations. This role is designed for registered apprentices progressing toward Millwright 433A certification.

Maintenance Apprentices work under the guidance of licensed journeypersons to maintain production equipment and facility systems, contributing to safe, efficient operations while continuing their technical development in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems in accordance with maintenance schedules.

• Support troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment under supervision.

• Assist with replacement of worn or damaged components, equipment alignment, and basic calibration tasks.

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals with guidance from journeypersons.

• Accurately document work performed, parts used, and observations in maintenance logs or CMMS.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production issues alongside licensed technicians.

• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and PPE requirements.

• Participate in on-the-job training and demonstrate continuous skill development.

• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Foundation: Working knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems appropriate to apprenticeship level.

• Troubleshooting Support: Ability to assist in identifying equipment issues and learning root-cause analysis techniques.

• Preventive Maintenance Awareness: Familiarity with PM concepts and maintenance best practices.

• Safety Focus: Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.

• Documentation Skills: Ability to complete work orders and maintenance records accurately.

• Communication: Clear communication with supervisors, journeypersons, and production teams.

• Learning Agility: Willingness to learn, take direction, and apply feedback in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Registered Millwright 433A Apprentice.

  • Must be in 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of apprenticeship.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2–3 years of related industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience consistent with apprenticeship level.

  • Exposure to CNC, automated, or high-volume production equipment is considered an asset.

Languages: English required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Manufacturing shop floor.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as required.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Existing Vacancy: Yes

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan

• medical, vision, and dental program

• retirement program

• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

• employee assistance program

Company Overview
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities—including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals—the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry, offering maximum performance, reliability, and safety in the most demanding conditions.

Our People
At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

Our Vision
To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

Our Values
Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of:

• Integrity

• Health & Safety

• Teamwork & Diversity

• Customer Focus

• Sustainability

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Boart Longyear is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please advise us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/

For purposes of Ontario’s job-posting requirements, Boart Longyear will assume that AI is in use whenever any machine-based system, automated tool, or algorithm (including those embedded in third-party platforms such as Dayforce/Brassring) is used to support job drafting, screening, ranking, matching, or assessment of applicants. In these cases, the job posting will include the required disclosure that AI is used as part of the recruitment process.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

Our Vision

To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of:

• Integrity
• Health & Safety
• Teamwork & Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Sustainability

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