CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT - Sudbury

Company Description

Sika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.

Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Millwright will focus on maintaining equipment and minimizing downtime. With an emphasis on safety, the Millwright will maintain the facility’s systems and equipment by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and repairing, rebuilding, or replacing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As part of the maintenance team, focus on minimizing downtime through the execution of a preventative maintenance program, equipment troubleshooting, and hands‑on corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on processing equipment, maximize equipment uptime, and complete general maintenance repairs.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts during scheduled preventative maintenance or unscheduled maintenance.
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or equipment setup.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Assist with opening and closing the facility, as well as equipment start‑up and shutdown, as required.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding maintenance activities and requirements.
• Promote and comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
• Work with management to identify areas for improvement and help prioritize maintenance activities.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the maintenance department and all areas within the facility.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors — requiring adaptability to temperature changes and weather conditions.
• Dusty and dirty environment.
• Uniform provided.
• Hearing protection required due to high noise levels.
• Handling of various chemicals (e.g., cementitious materials); proper respirator fit and usage required.
• Significant repetitive physical effort required — must be able to lift up to 30 kg.
• Safe work around moving machinery and equipment.
• Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience
• Must have Certificate of Qualification License 433A
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with screw, belt, roller conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gear reducers, mixers, machinery rebuilding/replacing and troubleshooting is an asset
• Weekend voluntary overtime shifts, off - shifts - call - ins maybe required
• Must have completed three-year Millwright/Mechanic apprenticeship program

Additional Information

• Join the family of Sika AG, with over 33,500 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow.
• Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
• For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
• We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.