MobilEx Terminal Ltd. is a unique port and transload facility located along the Mission River on the lands of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Our operation imports Northwestern Ontario’s highway salt by vessel and transloads it to highway trucks serving depots throughout the Northwest. MobilEx also operates a direct-hit vessel loading facility with a loop track and the ability to convey dry bulk commodities directly from railcar to vessel.
We are looking for an experienced Journeyman Millwright to join our Thunder Bay team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and reliably, solving mechanical problems, and working as part of a team to keep a busy terminal operation running efficiently.
For the right person, this role also offers opportunities to develop new skills, take on additional responsibilities and grow into future positions within the organization.
The Opportunity
As a Journeyman Millwright, you will play an important role in maintaining the equipment and mechanical systems that support MobilEx’s terminal, material handling and vessel operations.
You will be responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and equipment installation while working closely with the terminal team to minimize downtime and keep operations moving safely and efficiently.
During vessel loading and unloading, the Millwright is an integral member of the operational team, helping ensure critical equipment remains reliable and operational throughout the process. You will monitor equipment, identify potential issues and respond quickly to mechanical problems to help prevent or minimize breakdowns and operational delays.
Our operation includes conveyor systems with counterweights, pulleys, bearings, gearboxes and drives, along with ship-loading equipment and a variety of mobile and stationary equipment. The work is varied, and we are looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, working with their hands and finding practical solutions.
Because our work is driven in part by vessel activity and operational requirements, flexibility is important. Extended or adjusted hours may occasionally be required to support vessel loading and unloading, equipment repairs or other operational needs.
Our Team & Culture
At MobilEx, we’re a close-knit team that believes in working hard, working safely and enjoying the people you work with. When there’s a vessel to load, equipment to repair or a job that needs to get done, everyone pitches in and works together.
We take our responsibilities seriously, but we also believe work should be a place where people can have some fun, build strong relationships and enjoy being part of the team.
We’re looking for someone who will fit into that environment—someone who is dependable, respectful, willing to lend a hand and comfortable being part of a team that works hard and plays hard.
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance on terminal and material-handling equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems, including pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, drives and counterweight systems.
- Support the maintenance and repair of ship-loading equipment and related terminal systems.
- Provide hands-on mechanical support during vessel loading and unloading operations, monitoring critical equipment and responding quickly to issues to prevent or minimize downtime.
- Install, align, assemble and maintain mechanical equipment and components.
- Identify equipment issues before they result in breakdowns or operational downtime.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
- Complete routine inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
- Assist with equipment modifications, installations and improvement projects.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean, safe and organized condition.
- Follow established health and safety procedures, including appropriate lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
- Work cooperatively with terminal operations and other team members to support daily operational requirements.
- Assist with other maintenance and terminal duties as required—we are looking for someone willing to pitch in and help get the job done.
- What You Bring
- A recognized Journeyperson/Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification.
- Previous industrial maintenance or millwright experience.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems, including pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, drives and counterweight systems.
- Experience working with material-handling and other industrial mechanical equipment.
- The ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings and technical information.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- The ability to work safely and responsibly around heavy equipment, trucks, rail operations and bulk materials.
- A dependable, team-oriented approach to work.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with others.
- The flexibility to work extended or adjusted hours when vessel schedules, equipment breakdowns or operational requirements demand it.
- A willingness to learn and develop additional skills as the operation continues to grow.
Experience in a port, terminal, grain, mining, aggregate, manufacturing or other heavy industrial environment would be considered an asset.
Welding and fabrication experience would also be an asset.
Work Schedule
Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Extended hours and schedule flexibility may be required during vessel loading and unloading, equipment breakdowns and other operational needs.
What MobilEx Offers
At MobilEx, you’ll be joining a growing operation where your contribution matters. We offer:
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A positive, supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- A varied role where you can apply your trade across different equipment and systems.
- The opportunity to develop additional technical and operational experience.
- Room to grow, develop new skills and pursue future advancement opportunities within the organization.
- The opportunity to be part of a growing operation where your contribution is noticed and valued.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you are an experienced Journeyman Millwright who values safety, teamwork, reliability and getting the job done right, we would like to hear from you.
Apply with your resume outlining your industrial maintenance and millwright experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
MobilEx Terminal Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a recognized Journeyperson/Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification? If yes, please indicate the certification you hold.
- Please briefly describe your experience maintaining and repairing conveyor and material-handling systems, including any experience with pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, drives and counterweight systems.
- This position normally works Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, extended or adjusted hours may be required during vessel loading and unloading, equipment breakdowns and other operational needs. Are you able and willing to work this schedule, including extended hours when required?
Experience:
- Millwright in an industrial environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
