Maintenance Mechanic (Industrial Mechanic - Millwright)

Location

Guelph, Ontario – In Person

Company

Original Composites & Fiberglass

Employment

Full-time, Permanent, 3 on/3 off rotating 12-hour day/night shifts

Compensation

$44.29/hour

ABOUT OCF

Join Original Composites & Fiberglass, The Original Composites Company™, a leading global provider of solutions for the growing composites industry as we build on more than 85 years of material innovation. Our 4,000 employees across 12 countries share a commitment to redefining what is possible for our customers in energy, transportation, infrastructure, defense, and consumer goods. Guided by our core values of Passion, Ownership, and Team Spirit, the Guelph plant produces glass fiber reinforcements including Wet Use Chopped Strands [WUCS] and Continuous Filament Mat [CFM] in the heart of the city since 1951.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an immediate opening for a Permanent Maintenance Mechanic (Industrial Mechanic – Millwright) to join our Maintenance team. This hands-on role supports the safe, reliable operation of specialized equipment used to manufacture fiberglass and reinforcement products.
Working in a continuous manufacturing environment, you will troubleshoot equipment issues, complete repairs, and perform planned and preventive maintenance. Success in this role requires strong mechanical judgment, safe work practices, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with operators, tradespeople, supervisors, and technical partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and follow required safe work practices, including lock-tag-try, hot work, line breaking, and confined-space entry.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on bearings, shafts, chains, conveyors, belts, sprockets, pumps, drives, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, water, piping, and other plant systems.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities, identify equipment concerns, and resolve issues before they affect safety, quality, or production.
• Perform a full range of industrial cutting and welding—including torch cutting, stick welding, and wire welding—with a high level of skill, confidence, precision, and workmanship.
• Comprehensive knowledge and usage of oils and lubrications, rigging of equipment, set up and alignment of machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot breakdowns, problem solve, determine practical corrective actions, and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Communicate clearly about equipment condition, completed work, outstanding risks, and required follow-up.
• Maintain accurate work records and support continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and remain current with industrial millwright practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by Maintenance Leaders and Shift Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario 433A Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Three years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience, or more, is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, drives, bearings, and mechanical power transmission.
• Ability to participate in and successfully complete a workplace skills assessment.
• Must work 3 on/3 off, rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule, 24/7/365 including weekends and holidays.
• Must currently have the legal right to work and live in Canada

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Safety-focused and standards-driven — consistently follows safe work requirements and addresses hazards or gaps.
• Hands-on and practical — works directly with equipment and people to diagnose problems and complete durable repairs.
• Reliable and accountable — follows through on commitments, communicates concerns, and completes work to a high standard.
• Calm under pressure — assesses breakdowns carefully and makes sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborative — builds respectful working relationships and contributes positively to team problem solving.
• Improvement-minded — looks for ways to strengthen equipment reliability, work quality, and plant performance.

COMPENSATION

• Base rate: $44.29/hour, paid weekly
• Night premium: $0.80 per hour.
• Weekend premium: 1.5 times the applicable rate.
• Overtime premium: 1.5 times the applicable rate.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US!   Learn more at OCF.com

Competitive Benefits: We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Health Care (i.e. Prescriptions, Vision, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, etc.)
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• Registered Pension Plan with employer contributions offering tax advantages, investment options and company matching contributions (6% company + 2% employee contributions)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid vacation
• Disability insurance

AI-ASSISTED SCREENING DISCLOSURE

To support a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that match the requirements of the role. AI is used only to support our recruiters; final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and hiring team. No applicant data is shared externally through these tools, and all information remains securely within our systems in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We value diversity and recognize the important role it plays in achieving our objectives and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.
OCF is committed to accessible recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide appropriate accommodation to persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.