Millwright Red Seal/Apprentice with Power Engineer

The Original Cakerie is Canada's leading and largest privately-owned frozen dessert manufacturer. We have been experiencing exponential growth and as a result, we are able to offer Maintenance Millwright Red Seal/ Apprentice with Power Engineer positions. 

The most important ingredient has been and always will be OUR PEOPLE. We employ over 750 employees between our two facilities, and we are excited to offer these amazing positions.  Don't wait to apply as we have room for only a few exceptional people to join our team

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide Mechanical expertise and support TOC in mechanical installation and maintenance of plant equipment and production assets.
  • Demonstrated ability and qualifications to diagnose a problem accurately and efficiently, take appropriate corrective measures to do root cause analyses for a permanent fix
  • Repair equipment/parts in the shop if required and work with other trades groups to complete project assignments
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and in the maintenance shop
  • Knowledge and understanding of Safety requirements and Safety procedures
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings
  • Good Sound understanding of GMPs, HACCP, CCP, Lean, 5S, SOP, WHMIS
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment. Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions taken daily
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to interpret and understand blueprints
  • Ability to problem-solve and bring value-added industry best practices to our organization
  • Completing work orders in a timely manner, familiar with Workorders and Preventive Maintenance cycle from initiation to closing.
  • Supporting other maintenance department employees with their job duties if necessary
  • Attending/responding to food process machinery breakdowns in an adequate, effective and efficient manner
  • Must be a hands-on person with knowledge of both mechanical and electrical aspects of the job.
  • Identifying, developing, assisting, and implementing improvements in food process machinery
  • Have strong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and able to multitask and prioritize
  • PLC training, thermal imaging, ultrasound, vibration analysis is an asset

Position Requirements:

  • Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial / AB/ ON/ BC Millwright or Millwright Apprentice
  • Valid Power Engineer Certificate required.
  • Must be a certified 4th class Power Engineer or 5th class in boiler and refrigeration.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical plant is a definite advantage.
  • Working-level proficiency in the English Language, good reading, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • AM & PM shift open- hours assigned by seniority. 
  • Be able to work flexible shifts, including overnight shift.
  • Be able to work OT as per the business needs.
  • 4 x 10 or 5 x 8 hours shifts.

***Over and above job duties may be assigned related to the repair and maintenance of equipment & facility as per the business needs to support our manufacturing operations.***

What we offer

  • Great wages!  Pay Rate up to $43.13/hr
  • Union Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Company's Tools
  • Company paid Extended health benefits (Medical, eyes & dental),
  • Uniforms and safety shoes are provided
  • Employee cake purchase program
  • We are a progressive employer offering training, challenge, opportunity and a competitive compensation package in an employee-focused work environment


Dessert Holdings company (Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company or The Original Cakerie) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination; therefore, Dessert Holdings company (Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company or The Original Cakerie) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, military status, pregnancy, or disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state and local antidiscrimination laws.