Job Description

Employer: Santa's Village Inc.

Position:

Certified Millwright - Amusement Rides & Attractions

Terms of Employment:

Full-time / Permanent

Location:

Bracebridge, Ontario

Employment Address:

1624 Golden Beach Road, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1W8

Hours of Work:

40 hours/week

Language:

English

Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance). Paid time off and holiday pay. Seasonal or year-round positions available. Employee perks including park admission, discounts, and family passes. Ongoing training and certification opportunities. A dynamic, exciting work environment with a passionate team.

Salary

: Competitive Wage Commensurate with experience starting at $85000.00

Contact:

Please send resumes to employment@santasvillage.ca and include "Certified Millwright" in the email subject line.

Job Overview

: We are seeking an experienced, certified Millwright to perform installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems on amusement devices. This hands-on role ensures rides operate at peak performance while adhering to the highest safety standards (ASTM, manufacturer specifications, and TSSA regulatory requirements).

Duties:

Perform daily, weekly, and annual preventative maintenance on ride mechanical systems, including

gearboxes, drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, chains, sprockets, and bearings.

Diagnose and repair mechanical failures, structural issues, and wear components during both scheduled and unscheduled downtime. Align, level, and anchor machinery using precision tools (laser alignment, dial indicators, etc.). Fabricate and weld components as needed (steel, aluminum). Conduct thorough inspections and complete detailed documentation in accordance with ASTM
F770, F846, and other relevant standards.

Assist with ride installations, relocations, and major overhauls. Collaborate with ride operators, electricians, and engineers to ensure seamless operations. Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Certified Millwright (Journeyman/Red Seal or provincial/state equivalent) - required. Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience with heavy machinery. Proven experience maintaining amusement rides strongly preferred (roller coasters, Ferris wheels, drop towers, etc.). Proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Strong skills in welding (MIG, TIG, stick), rigging, and machining. Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Additional certifications an asset: ADM-AR, NAARSO Level I/II, AIMS Maintenance, Working at heights, fall protection, confined space, aerial lift operation. Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders/scaffolding, and working in demanding environments. Duties require being outdoors in all types of weather. Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime during peak seasons.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person