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Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)
@ TC Transcontinental
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
TC Transcontinental is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) for its Halifax manufacturing facility to keep production equipment running through preventive and corrective maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing and fabricating parts, plus installing and modifying equipment. The posting states a 40-hour schedule, Monday to Friday, with rotating or permanent night shifts as required and a Red Seal Millwright certification.
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime
- Repair, rebuild and maintain industrial machinery
- Fabricate replacement parts and install or commission equipment
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Millwright certification or years of experience
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance
- Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings and conveyors
- Experience operating machine shop equipment
- Willing to work rotating or permanent night shifts
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Millwright |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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TC Transcontinental
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Montreal |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 82 |
Overview
Create value at TC Transcontinental.
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.
We have been driving innovation since 1976.
Founded 50 years ago and 4,000 employees strong, Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known under the TC Transcontinental brand, is a Canadian retail marketing services company, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing.
Driven by the vision of a more informed, educated and prosperous society, TC Transcontinental propels its clients' success across the retail, education, book and information industries.
With agility, creativity and boldness, we design and deliver innovative, high-value products and services.
We're looking for a Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) to join our maintenance team at our Halifax manufacturing facility. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment, enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, and take pride in keeping production running safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
When your actions lead to success:
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment.
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime and production interruptions.
- Repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining industrial machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
- Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and restoring equipment to safe operating condition.
- Diagnosing mechanical failures and implementing effective long-term solutions.
- Fabricating replacement parts using machine shop equipment when required.
- Installing, relocating, and commissioning production equipment.
- Modifying equipment and machine guarding to improve operational efficiency and workplace safety.
- Working collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Following all company safety procedures and preventative maintenance programs.
Qualifications
When your expertise drives us:
- Red Seal Millwright Certification.
- Years of experience and/or 4th year apprentice consideration.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
- Experience operating machine shop equipment.
- Strong understanding of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors, and power transmission.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Strong communication and computer skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize work effectively.
- Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts or permanent night shifts as operationally required.
When benefits really help you live better:
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:
- Competitive compensation, profit sharing, retirement savings plans with company match
- Regular work shifts: 40 hours, days Monday-Friday, overtime/call-in min. paid 4 hours.
- Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
- Vacation - paid time off, personal/sick time, 11 annual paid holidays
- Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
- Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
- A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
EEO
TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.
We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact [email protected].
Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.
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