Maintenance Mechanic

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 environment.

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.