Millwright / Mechanic

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