Maintenance Technician - Millwright

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician (Millwright) is a critical member of the operations team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of processing and facility equipment within a highly regulated cannabis manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous production by installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and all regulatory and safety requirements.

Major Responsibilities / Duties

• Equipment Installation & Commissioning: Install, assemble, and commission processing and facility equipment (e.g., conveyors, pumps, HVAC, and packaging systems) in accordance with validated specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment; diagnose mechanical issues and implement timely, effective repairs to minimize downtime in a controlled environment.
• Precision Alignment & Optimization: Execute precision alignment, calibration, and balancing of mechanical systems to ensure optimal equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Fabrication & Equipment Modifications: Perform welding and fabrication to support equipment upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring all work meets food/pharma grade standards.
• Technical Documentation & Compliance: Interpret and work from blueprints, P&IDs, and technical manuals; complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with GDP and audit requirements.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Execute and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability, reduce risk of contamination, and extend asset lifecycle.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory standards, including sanitation, contamination control, and cannabis specific compliance requirements; actively contribute to a strong safety first culture.
• Inventory & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment history within CMMS or equivalent systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Millwright & Mechanical Expertise: Proven proficiency in equipment installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial and processing equipment.
• Fabrication & Sanitary Welding: Experience with welding and fabrication, including food/cannabis grade (sanitary) standards.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs in a production environment.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Safety & Quality Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and quality focused work environment.
• Collaboration & Communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally with Operations, QA, and Facilities teams.
• Regulated Environment Expertise: Strong understanding of GMP/GDP and experience working in regulated industries such as cannabis, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing is an asset.

Education & Experience

• 433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification required
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment (cannabis, pharma, or food preferred)
• Experience with GMP and GDP standards is an asset
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS preferred)
• Knowledge of sanitary design principles and contamination control practices
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced, team oriented environment

Benefits

• Flexibility: A flexible work environment with compressed work weeks, paid sick and vacation time to achieve work life balance.
• Total rewards: Competitive hourly wage, shift premiums, stock options, RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account.
• Benefits: Employer paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies, and a medical cannabis coverage program providing $1500 of coverage each year.
• Life long learning: Tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities, and annual performance reviews to support professional development.
• Team: A diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, innovators, and caregivers committed to an inclusive environment that fosters personal growth.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility

We value the unique skills and experience each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We encourage all candidates to apply regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Human Resources team know by contacting .