Join Our Team as a Rigging Millwright at Johnson Electric!

Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $43.75 per hour
Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Rigging Millwright, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting machinery relocations, equipment installations, and plant infrastructure projects. Your expertise in rigging, heavy equipment movement, and industrial maintenance will be critical in ensuring machinery is safely moved, installed, aligned, and maintained while supporting operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plan and execute machinery moves throughout the facility
• Inspect and prepare loads for safe transportation and installation
• Set, align, and level heavy machinery and industrial equipment
• Select and prepare appropriate rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, bolts, and lifting devices
• Inspect rigging systems before and after use to ensure safe operation
• Monitor, maintain, and properly store rigging equipment
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment to maneuver loads safely
• Support equipment installations, relocations, and maintenance projects
• Ensure compliance with all company safety requirements and rigging procedures
• Communicate effectively with maintenance, rigging, construction, and operations teams during projects
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a rigger or rigging millwright in an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting devices, and heavy machinery movement
• Understanding of workplace safety standards and safe lifting practices
• Ability to read and follow rigging plans and work instructions
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and handle physically demanding tasks

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Hoisting & Rigging Certification from a recognized provider
• Forklift certification
• Overhead crane certification
• Millwright or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience supporting plant equipment installations and capital projects
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.