Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: Varies with Experience
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Who We Are
Equispheres is a Canadian materials science innovator headquartered in Ottawas advanced technology hub. Privately held and engineeringdriven, we develop nextgeneration metal powders that unlock higher performance, reliability, and scalability in additive manufacturing (AM). Our mission is to empower our partners with materials that enable the industrial AM revolution, and elevate Canadas role in the global AM ecosystem.
Powered by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, metallurgists, and engineers, Equispheres has pioneers proprietary powder manufacturing technologies that produce exceptionally uniform, freeflowing, metal powders (aluminum, copper, etc.). These engineered powders deliver superior process efficiency, mechanical properties, and repeatabilitycritical advantages for aerospace, defense, automotive, and highvalue industrial applications.
From lightweight structural components to highreliability parts for missioncritical systems, our superior materials are designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing across sectors where strength, precision, and safety are nonnegotiable. As a proudly Canadian technology company, Equispheres is committed to supporting the North American defense industrial base, advancing domestic manufacturing capability, and providing trusted materials for applications that protect people and secure the future.
The Role
Equispheres is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) to join the team.
We are a fast-paced company, engaged in the continued development and commercialization of existing and future production processes.
This role will consist of performing maintenance on existing and future equipment, assisting in troubleshooting and repairs, supporting facility changes and improvements, fabrication of components to support R&D initiatives, and ensuring stringent compliance to safety protocols.
The ideal applicant will have extensive hands-on experience in a production plant environment.
Willingness to provide out-of-hours support on occasion.
This position will work closely with all members of the Equispheres technical and operations teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ideally a graduate of a related Red-Seal program in related field such as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
- 5+ years of experience working in industrial production plants or related settings.
- Experience using tools such as lathes, milling machines, bandsaws, and fabrication tools such as welders, breaks and presses.
- Proven experience in installing and maintenance of compressed air, water and compressed gas within a plant environment.
- Ability to use precision tools such as laser alignment, dial indicators, micrometers and other measurement devices.
- Comfortable maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of industrial process equipment such as valves, pressure/temperature sensors, flow controllers, blowers and pumps.
- Ability to work independently or with external contractor support when required.
- Directing and providing oversight to contractors when required.
- Fabrication of components to support R&D initiatives, process improvements and repairs.
- Knowledgeable and comfortable in following (and ensuring others follow) required safety protocols, best practices and helping to ensure the company meets applicable safety standards and regulations.
- Welding experience/certification (TIG & MIG)
Working at Equispheres
Equispheres values integrity, equity, respect, compassion and dignity and it committed to provide a positive, open, inclusive, accessible work environment that applies and embodies those values. At Equispheres, we all contribute to making the environment a positive and great place for everyone. We believe this is critical to our success. Safety is always important follow, respect and be a champion of safe practices.
Compensation Package
Equispheres is proud to offerall ofour employees an opportunity toparticipatein our share options program as well as a competitive salary and benefits plan. Compensation for out-of-hours support.
Term
Full-time, indeterminate.
Location
Kanata, Ontario
Travel
Ottawa region only expected.
To Apply
Please apply online to posting with cover letter and resume.
Equispheres is an equal opportunity employer, with policies and practices intended to build an inclusive and accessible work environment.