Maintenance Technician (Millwright – 433A)

Job Overview

Boart Longyear is seeking a qualified

Maintenance Technician (Millwright – 433A) to support equipment reliability and production uptime in a unionized manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, with a strong focus on mechanical systems, hydraulics, alignment, and precision maintenance. The Millwright will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Rate: $38.50/hour

Employment Type: Open vacancy

Recruitment Note: AI may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including conveyors, presses, CNC equipment, and automated systems
• Execute precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of machinery (e.g., shafts, bearings, gearboxes)
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial equipment, replacing worn or defective components
• Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs
• Support installation, commissioning, and relocation of equipment as required
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions in a timely manner
• Apply and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all safety procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection logs
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other trades to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Key Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical Expertise: Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, bearings, lubrication systems, and mechanical drives
• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose complex equipment failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
• Precision Maintenance: Skilled in alignment, tolerances, and vibration awareness
• Preventive Maintenance: Experience with PM programs and reliability practices
• Safety Compliance: Strong adherence to safety standards, including LOTO and safe work practices
• Documentation: Accurate and timely completion of maintenance records
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a unionized, cross-functional environment
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Millwright License (433A Industrial Mechanic) required

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC machinery, automated systems, or heavy industrial equipment is an asset

Languages

• English required

Physical & Work Environment

• Work Environment: Manufacturing shop floor
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (standing, bending, climbing, working in confined spaces as required)

Business Line

Product Services

Company

Drilling Products

Function

Manufacturing

Auto req ID

16479BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

North Bay

Salary Range

25-40