Seeking Skilled Millwrights/Industrial Mechanics To Join Team in Vancouver ($40.00-$48/Hour)

Millwrights/Industrial Mechanics 

Location: Vancouver, BC

Pay: $40 - $48 per hour depending on experience.

Position: Full time

DUTIES

• Maintain industrial equipment such as conveyor belts and bulk material handling equipment• Mechanical equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairing and preventative maintenance along with installations, dismantling, assembling as per manufacturer specifications and recommended standards.

• Proficient in material take offs, interpreting equipment drawings, including providing accurate layout of the work and building to drawings and specifications along with O+M Manuals to ensure correct maintenance and service has been provided

• To ensure all assigned mechanical related tasks are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner with a high level of quality, using safe work practices acceptable to the customers’ satisfaction.

• Utilizes safe work practices and promote safety policies to others. Must maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Proficient in standards, codes, best practices, safe work policies and practices.

• Responsible for safe and conscientious use of equipment including forklift, skidsteer loader, scissor lifts, power tools along with proficiency in safe methods of hoisting and rigging at all times.

• Accurately and effectively uses various types of welding and cutting equipment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated the ability to perform the duties listed above

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge and ability to assemble and commission mechanical systems in addition to understanding of multi hp industrial drives, shafts, bearings, and lubrication.

• Ability to install, examine, diagnose, and adjust various types of industrial and mechanical equipment.

• Understanding of welding principles, including rod selection and pre/post heat theory

• Appropriate level of experience in industrial maintenance/service environment. Agricultural Industry experience considered an asset.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Candidate must be open and flexible to change, work during scheduled shutdowns, shift and, when necessary, overtime hours to accommodate scheduled maintenance of equipment. Will be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week, on a rotational basis.

• Position will involve occasional overnight trips and travel.

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required (to satisfy client worksite access requirements).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid class driver’s license required with driver’s abstract. Class 1 or class 3 an added asset.

• Red Seal as Millwright, Industrial Mechanic or Fitter

• CWB certification considered an asset (flat minimum and or/ all position preferred-SMAW process)

• WHIMIS, CSTS will be considered an asset and preference will be shown towards candidate holding valid & current training. Proof of training maybe requested.

GREAT BENEFITS

• Ride Sharing to Site

• Excellent Benefits Package, including Group Retirement Program with Employer match Contributions along with Life Insurance, Extended Health Care, Vision Care, Dental and more.

• Health and Wellness Program• Prescription Safety Eyewear Reimbursement

• Vacation starting at 3 weeks

• Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Apprenticeship and Education Funding Programs• Onboarding Gear Bag equipped with standard PPE and KPIC branded clothing• Employee Recognition, Scholarship and Volunteerism Awards for employee’s children

• Annual Protective Clothing Reimbursement & Corporate Clothing Credit• Employee and Family Assistance Program• Onboarding & Referral Incentives• Coverage of initial (3) months living accommodations (taxable benefit) and reimbursement for provincial drivers licensing fees and driving school fees up to a maximum of $400

• Drivers licence assistance

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following five items to [email protected]

• Resume• Three references that can confirm your experience to meet the requirements above

• Answer 3 questions in your response:

o What is a benefit when using an intercooler in a multistage compressor?

o The sliding action of a worm gear prevents the speed reducer from ?

o What type of bearing can carry thrust and radial loads ?