Skilled Millwright for Seafood Processing Facility

Job ID: 39936612

Budget: $25 – $50 USD

URGENTLY NEEDED

Are you a detail-oriented Millwright who loves to apply your mechanical expertise to solve operational equipment?

As Millwright, your keen eye for detail and technical expertise is applied to solve and repair challenging mechanical problems to help create and maintain a safe environment for us to deliver and process premium seafood for our customers around the world!

Please note that the hiring company’s requirement for the roles are only able to move forward with candidates who:

Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, or

Hold U.S. citizenship or a valid Green Card


Because of this, they cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company

Our company is one of the most diversified wild seafood buyers and processors in British Columbia. With two Federally registered processing plants and access to an extensive west coast commercial fishing fleet, our company is an internationally reputable source for premium, wild seafood products for discerning customers around the world.

Your Qualifications

• BC Trade qualification as a Millwright (you are certified in British Columbia)

• Experience working with plant pressure equipment such as boilers, cooling systems, and refrigeration

• Strong communication with an ability to interact with all members of a diverse team

• Experience and knowledge of general plant maintenance in a food processing environment is an asset

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed (i.e., Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday)
• Knowledge and experience in the fishing, food processing, or manufacturing industry is an asset


About You

You are highly motivated to provide your team with a safe working environment by applying your mechanical expertise. You bring a positive attitude and approach stressful situations in a calm, methodical manner. You like to problem-solve with your team and genuinely enjoy collaborating with others. Dealing with the odd emergency equipment breakdown over the weekend suits your working style because you are committed to organizational success and the safety of your colleagues.


Your Responsibilities

As Millwright, your main responsibility is to eliminate downtime of production and delivery so that Our client can continue to grow and delight our customers. You will do this by:

• Installing and repairing all production, utility, and processing equipment

• Supporting our Operating Engineers in performing regular preventive maintenance on equipment

• Including repairs and maintenance of machinery such as:

• Ice machines
• Freezer systems
• Fish unloading and delivery systems
• Dock cranes
• Cooled production areas

• Installing and training plant staff on all new equipment

• Performing and documenting regular equipment inspections

• Welding and fabricating custom parts

• Collaborating with Operating Engineers to ensure machinery is in working order

• Some overtime on short notice may be required


Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We look forward to hearing from you!


Key Role Information

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Experience:
• Millwright: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Millwright Certificate BC (required)

Work Location: In person


Your Benefits

At Our company, there is no shortage of support and growth potential for our team. People stay with us long term and are recognized for their hard work and contribution. Some other perks we are proud to offer you include:
• Competitive compensation
• Extended medical and dental benefits
• Opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career
• Friendly and inclusive culture