Millwright Team Lead

Millwright Team Leader – Afternoon Shift

Location: North York, ability to travel between sites

Competitive Starting salary, based upon experience

Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday 2:30pm to 12:00am (midnight), Friday 12:00pm (Noon) to 9:00pm

Did you know that 34,000+ Canadians are directly employed in the recycling industry? Interested in becoming part of Canada’s workforce that’s shaping our environment?

Here’s what we do…

Combined Metal Industries (CMI for short!) sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America and ensure they do not end up in a landfill or go to waste. Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!

Job Summary

CMI is looking for a new employee to join our Maintenance Team! In this role you will perform direct troubleshooting maintenance work for repair, adjustment, adaptation, re-design, preventative maintenance and installation of all plant and yard equipment, machinery and infrastructure in order to assist in a safe and productive work environment for all employees. This position is performed outside in our recycling yards as well as indoors in our maintenance shop.

Key Responsibilities

- Foster a positive and motivating work environment by engaging and supporting employees.

- Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure employees receive effective training and development opportunities.

- Lead a crew of 2 or more employees, leveraging multi-skilled expertise.

- Perform preventive maintenance on all plant and yard equipment in alignment with daily production requirements.

- Diagnose and repair breakdowns of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure.

- Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

- Fabricate parts and equipment based on instructions or blueprints.

- Install, commission, and test new machinery to ensure proper functionality.

- Execute welding repairs on equipment as needed.

- Assign work orders to employees or external contractors, ensuring clarity and prioritization.

- Partner with the Maintenance Coordinator to procure supplies, parts, services, and equipment efficiently.

- Monitor completed repairs for adherence to quality standards and productivity benchmarks.

- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.

- Respond to service calls as required, providing swift and effective solutions.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Mechanical or Engineering Technology, or a Technician/Technologist diploma. Alternatively, hold a valid Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician ticket/certification.

- 3–5 years of supervisory experience managing skilled trades such as welders, millwrights, electricians, and truck mechanics.

- At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance mechanic experience.

- Proficiency in welding techniques and applications.

- Strong mechanical maintenance background with demonstrated aptitude.

- Experience with heavy equipment movers and balers is considered an asset.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong independent judgment, reasoning, and decision-making abilities.

- Working knowledge of CMMS software (e.g., M+) is an asset.

- Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record.

- Must own and maintain personal tools.

A few things about us / what we offer:

- A purposeful role protecting the environment and contributing to sustainability.

- A competitive salary, excellent benefits and performance-based increases

- Change rooms with lockers and showers

- Lunchroom equipped with microwaves, fridges, coffee

- Yearly Safety Boot Allowance

- Uniforms and Laundering Service

- Organized, clean, and well-maintained work environment

- On the job training with CMI’s culture of learning and opportunities to advance

- An inclusive, friendly and multi-cultural environment

- Progressive and approachable leadership team focused on winning and continuous improvement

- Our commitment to your health and safety, and the health and safety of our customers, neighbours and others around us

Already picturing yourself in this role? We thought you might be! Send us your resume and let us know how you would make an impact at CMI.

To learn more about us visit www.combinedmetal.com

We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted. To stay in touch with CMI and keep up to date on all open opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn and Indeed!

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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