Industrial Technician Apprentice - Millwright
Kicking Horse Coffee
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Job summary
Kicking Horse Coffee Co. is seeking maintenance technicians to keep our production and packaging lines running in Invermere, BC. You’ll learn quickly, work hands-on with roasters, grinders, and packaging equipment, and join a team focused on reliability and safety.
This is a full-time, on-site role in our Maintenance department with three 12-hour shifts, offered at $33.79 per hour. We value hands-on learners with a mechanical background who want to grow toward journeyperson status.
Qualifications
- Technical school certificate or apprenticeship in a mechanical trade is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems is needed.
- Able to read and understand schematics/blueprints or technical documents.
- Experience with hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Logical, step-by-step approach to learning and problem solving.
- Willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and build new skills.
- Basic computer skills (Office 365) to document and track work.
Responsibilities
- Support troubleshooting and repair of equipment with experienced technicians.
- Perform preventative maintenance on production, packaging, and plant equipment.
- Assist diagnosing issues and improving equipment reliability.
- Execute corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Support equipment setup, changeovers, and daily readiness.
- Assist rebuilding and testing worn parts and equipment.
- Track spare parts inventory and keep it organized.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Document work completed and actions taken.
- Collaborate with Operations teammates.
- Follow health, safety, and quality program requirements.
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We are hellbent on doing great work and living a great life while we’re at it.
Reliable jobs with good pay, building real skills and still having gas in the tank to get after it when the workday is done. That’s Kicking Horse Coffee. Whether that’s lakes, trails, powder days, or just soaking up Columbia Valley life with your family, we want you leaving your shift with energy left for the good stuff!
You want a stable job that fuels your big-mountain, small-town lifestyle.
You’re reliable, hands-on and take pride in doing things right.
You want to work somewhere people, not just output, matter.
You want to grow. At Kicking Horse Coffee, the more you learn, the more you earn.
You’ve got your crew’s back. You show up daily with respect and care for others.
You care about making an impact. Every single coffee bean is Fairtrade and Organic, positively impacting farmers around the world.
You take safety seriously. Looking out for each other is just how it’s done.
Bottom line: work hard, live well, be a good kick in the ass for the world.
Keep the plant running – while you learn how it all works. You’ll be hands on with the equipment that roasts, grinds and packages Canada’s #1 whole bean coffee supporting the team that keeps everything moving. You won’t be expected to know it all, but you will be expected to show up ready to learn, help out, and get in there. You’ll follow the plan when things are running smoothly and step in to support when they’re not. It’s physical, technical, and always evolving. You’ll build real skills, fast.
- Support troubleshooting and repair of equipment alongside experienced technicians.
- Perform preventative maintenance on production, packaging, and plant equipment.
- Assist with diagnosing issues and improving equipment reliability.
- Help execute corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Support equipment setup, changeovers, and daily operational readiness.
- Assist with rebuilding and testing worn parts and equipment.
- Help track, organize, and count spare parts inventory.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and work areas.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the plant.
- Accurately document work completed, issues identified, and actions taken.
- Work collaboratively with teammates across Operations.
- Follow all health, safety, and quality program requirements.
- Technical school certificate or apprentice-level experience in a mechanical trade.
- A strong interest in learning a skilled trade and working toward journeyperson certification.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and understand basic schematics, blueprints, or technical documents.
- Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- A logical, step-by-step approach to learning and problem solving.
- Willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and build new skills.
- Basic computer skills (Office 365); ability to document and track work.
- Certifications such as WHMIS, Forklift, Fall-Arrest, Confined Space, Lockout/ Tagout, or Rigging & Hoisting are required (training provided if you don’t already have them).
- Comfortable working in a physical environment, including heights and confined spaces.
- Willingness to wear required PPE, including respirators where needed.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- This is an on-site position located in Invermere, BC.
- This is a full-time, permanent position in our Maintenance department working three 12-hour shifts, Friday to Sunday
- The hourly rate for this role is $33.79. Additional wage premiums are available based on skills, shifts, and added responsibilities (e.g., overnight, shift lead).
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen with our benefits and programs :
- Extended medical, dental and vision coverage, with $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage, EFAP, and a $700 annual Wellness Allowance.
- 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work, plus get a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Our Growth Grant gives employees access to non-repayable funding to pursue career-building learning that supports growth at the Horse or beyond.
- We provide uniforms and an allowance to cover costs for work boots and custom ear protection.
- Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work.
- Our Dream Fund provides financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Our Apprenticeship Program provides a paid pathway to trade certification.
- Damn good discounts on coffee beans and at our on-site Café.
As Canada’s #1 selling whole bean coffee, demand for our organic, Fairtrade beans keeps climbing from coast to coast. That means one thing: we need more awesome humans on our team. We’re gearing up to grow big while staying true to what got us here.
We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for 30 years. We roast every bean in the Rocky Mountains, smack dab in the middle of nowhere. It’s where we’ve built something pretty special.
We don’t cut corners. We don’t do average. And we definitely don’t do half-assed. From how we source our beans to how we treat our people, we’re all in.
Do What’s Right. It’s not always neat and tidy. It means taking care of people, the planet and the business. No posturing, no greenwashing, just grown-up conversations and real accountability.
Never Half-Ass It. We’re on a mission to annihilate mediocrity. It’s about craftsmanship, care, and commitment. It’s about creating something we’re proud of, every time.
Cut the Bullshit. It’s about systems that work without waste, kindness without drama and root-cause thinking over quick fixes. When we cut through noise, we make space for what matters: trust, clarity, and meaningful progress.
Be Remarkable. Every now and then, we crank the dial past ten. We’re not here to play it safe or follow the crowd. We’re here to break patterns, defy expectations, and drop a few jaws along the way. If it’s forgettable, it’s not for us.
Do It All With Love. Love? Buck yeah, Love! It’s our not-so-secret ingredient. We care deeply about the work we do, the people we work with, and the impact we have. That love shows up in every cup.
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
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