Job Description
Millwright / Mechanic
City:  Mississauga
Province/State:  Ontario

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.
Join us as a Millwright / Mechanic in Mississauga and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.


What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature—so you’ll enjoy:

  • Hourly wage of $45.78/hr  
  • Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
  • Schedule: Day shift (ie. 7:30AM-4:00PM) 40 hours/week
  • A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
  • Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan—so you can share in our success
  • Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
  • Referral bonus — help grow the team and get rewarded

 

 

What you’ll do

As a Millwright / Mechanic, you’ll be at the heart of operations—right on the floor where materials take shape.
Your day-to-day:

  • Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
  • Install, align take apart and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans and using hand and power equipment
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions
  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
  • Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
  • Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
  • Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment
  • Execute preventative maintenance activities including trouble shooting and repairs to all mill equipment in a timely manner
  • Participate in safety programs and ensure the application of our safety standards for all maintenance operations
  • Work in a safe productive manner to maximize quality, efficiency and availability while minimizing maintenance cost and unscheduled downtime

 

 

Your strengths as a Millwright / Mechanic

  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Certificate (433A)
  • 3-5 Experience in manufacturing industry (papermill experience an asset but not mandatory)
  • Machining, Tig and Stick welding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
  • Able to diagnose mechanical problems and expedite repair
  • Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and able to work both safely and efficiently

 

 

Apply now and join our team as Millwright / Mechanic in Mississauga.

 

 

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #ST01

Information at a Glance

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!