Industrial Electrical Millwright

Canterbury Coffee; Richmond; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $2,500 after probation

4 weeks paid vacation

Group Benefits Program

Vacation Purchase Program

Volunteer Day

Employee pricing

Free on-site parking

Learning & development

Coffee aroma all day

Job summary

Canterbury Coffee in Richmond, BC is seeking a certified Industrial Electrical Millwright to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair production equipment across roasting, grinding, packaging, and material handling lines. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality and safety teams to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently.

Requires Industrial Electrical Certification; Red Seal Millwright is preferred and a minimum of 3 years in food or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Industrial Electrical Certification is required; Red Seal is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a food/beverage/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives and controls.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems (pumps, bearings, gearboxes, belts, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair issues quickly under time-sensitive conditions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and food manufacturing best practices (HACCP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair production machinery including roasters, grinders, conveyors and packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, manuals and schematics.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and food manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with production staff to minimize equipment interruptions and optimize performance.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLCs

Motors & drives

Troubleshooting

Safety & GMP

Education

Industrial Electrical Certification

Red Seal Millwright (preferred)

Job description

If you enjoy a well-organized, friendly, and dynamic work environment, Canterbury’s Maintenance team is looking for you!

Canterbury is seeking a highly motivated certified Industrial Electrical Millwright to support the Manufacturing team at our Richmond branch.

As an Industrial Electrical Millwright, you will play a key role in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems that support coffee roasting, grinding, packaging, and material handling equipment. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to ensure our plant runs efficiently and reliably.

You Have

• Industrial Electrical Certification. Having a Red Seal Millwright certificate in addition to this would be preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food, beverage, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and controls.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical systems (pumps, bearings, gearboxes, belts, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair issues quickly under time-sensitive conditions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and food manufacturing best practices (HACCP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery including roasters, grinders, conveyors, and packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, manuals, and schematics.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and food manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with production staff to minimize equipment interruptions and optimize performance.

We Offer

• A signing bonus of $2,500.00 upon successful completion of the 3 month probationary period.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation to start
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our Group Benefits Program
• Eligibility to participate in our Vacation Purchase Program
• 1 paid Volunteer Day each year
• Growth opportunities and a rewarding career with a Canadian business that takes pride in giving back to community
• Employee pricing on our product line-up
• Free, on-site parking
• A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development
• And…a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee….all day…every day

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Monday to Friday, no weekends

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

To learn more about us, visit our website at https://www.canterburycoffee.com/.

Monday to Friday, 6:30AM to 3:00PM

Full-time, 40 hours per week