Journeyman Millwright / Machinist

Location: Vancouver, BC

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Compensation: $52/hour + Comprehensive Benefits

Schedule: Rotating Shifts (Days, Afternoons & Nights)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Machinist / Millwright to join the maintenance team at a well-established industrial manufacturing facility in Vancouver, BC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing a variety of industrial production and processing equipment. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, safety-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, processing, packaging, and material handling equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and repair or replace defective components.
- Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Maintain and service pumps, gearboxes, reducers, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Perform welding, cutting, and basic fabrication as required for equipment repairs and modifications.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and fall protection requirements.
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel, operations teams,



and management to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

- Red Seal certification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Machinist
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery in a manufacturing or processing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, power transmission systems, and production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with industrial safety practices and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or processing is an asset but not required.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a maintenance team.

Compensation & Benefits

- Hourly Rate: $52
- Permanent, full-time unionized position.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental and vision coverage.
- Boot and tool allowances.
- Potential overtime opportunities.
- Stable employment within an established industrial manufacturing environment.

Additional Requirements

- Must be available to work rotating day, afternoon, and night shifts, including occasional weekends and call-outs.
- Must be able to work safely in an industrial plant environment.
- Pre-employment medical assessment and drug screening required.

If you are a certified Journeyman Machinist or Millwright with strong industrial maintenance experience, we encourage you to apply.

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