Join Our Team as a Millwright Johnson Electric!
Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)
Salary Range: $32.81 to $41.38 per hour + shift differential
Job Type: Full-Time | Existing Vacancy
Schedule: Rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights, continental) + overtime as required
As a 3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will apply advanced mechanical skills to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, contributing directly to safety, efficiency, and uptime.This role is ideal for apprentices who are nearing certification and ready to take on greater responsibility in diagnostics, repair, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Read and interpret diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery for installation, setup, or repair.
Inspect and examine machinery to identify irregularities and malfunctions.
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
Operate machine tools (lathes, grinders) to fabricate required parts.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on machinery.
Construct foundations for machinery and assemble equipment prior to installation.
Assist in training new hires and apprentices.
Ensure compliance with JE Quality Management and Environmental Health & Safety Systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Registered 3rd or 4th Year Millwright Apprentice (433A)
3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing demanding tasks
Good communication skills and proficiency in English and basic math
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience operating metal‑working machinery (lathes, grinders, etc.).
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and industrial diagnosis.
Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What We Offer:
Johnson Electric provides talented people like you with opportunities to grow professionally and personally, working alongside innovative and dedicated colleagues. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and — most importantly — a culture designed to ensure our people can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify Human Resources.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
