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Licensed Millwright - Watson, Guelph, ON

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Job ID 317762 Date posted 11/10/2025 Location : Guelph, Canada Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

About the Role
As a Licensed Millwright at Cargill, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical and electrical equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, technical expertise, and the ability to work in a dynamic meat processing environment.

What You Need 

  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada and at least 18 years old
  • Ontario or Inter-Provincial 433A Millwright Certificate required by Skilled Trades Ontario or Red Seal Certification 
  • Full License with 8,000 Apprenticeship hours completed
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a licensed Mechanic Millwright in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs.)
  • English reading and writing skills 
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) and work in confined spaces
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and in varied environmental conditions such as but not limited to dust, noise, hot and cold

What You Will Do 

  • Perform general maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues
  • Operate motorized vehicles and equipment
  • Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in food manufacturing and CFIA regulations
  • Welding certification or other trade experience
  • Ability to read blueprints and layout drawings
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Medical and Vision Coverage
  • Company DC Pension Plan
  • 2 Paid personal days off 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Beef Purchase Discount Plan
  • Employee luncheons during the year
  • Tool Allowance
  • Boot Allowance

Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

This position is located in Guelph; however, if you are considered as a candidate, you will be contacted by a Recruiter.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.



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