Millwright

Job Category: Trades

Location: Port Hope, ON

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1) 

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. We support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for a long-term career in the manufacturing industry!  We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable Millwright to join our team!

Position and Responsibilities

As a Licensed Industrial Millwright, you’ll belong to our Technical Services group in our Port Hope plant.  You’ll not only improve overall equipment effectiveness and breakdown recovery, but you’ll also implement ideas that lead to continuous improvement. From challenging your thinking to finding the reason for a problem, you’ll be part of a culture that’s committed to creating solutions and exceeding expectations every single day.

Role responsibilities include:        

• Operate within a multi-skilled maintenance team to maintain the plant’s machinery and equipment, while working with process engineers to improve processes and minimize disruption to the production line.


• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment unique to nuclear fuel fabrication. 


• Perform preventive maintenance and other technical activities on highly automated manufacturing and facility equipment with standardized procedures to maintain equipment performance to achieve equipment uptime and production line targets. 


• Support plant efforts in maximizing asset utilization by accurately documenting maintenance activities including time and materials utilizing SAP asset management system and identifying opportunities for operating improvements.


• This is a 3-shift rotating position, supporting an operation that is productive 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.


• This role requires participation in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), including completing ERT training.

Education and Qualifications

• Valid Ontario (433A) Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certificate of Qualification or Interprovincial Red Seal License


• Completion of Apprenticeship as a millwright with relevant work experience or five years of relevant work experience as a Licensed Millwright.

Assets

• Ability to work safely in a maintenance environment.


• Computer / SAP skills. 

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay


• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account


• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave.


• Employee & Family Assistance Programs


• RRSP and RPP matching program


• Career development opportunities

Wage: Starting hourly rate is $45.95. After 6 months of continuous employment, the rate increases to $48.92 per hour.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. 

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement.  In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference

Req ID #:  41868

Competition #:  CFM 26-05

Posted: February 10, 2026

Posting end date: February 23, 2026

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test. 

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement.  In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.