Maintenance Mechanic

Cain & Associates; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowances

Tool allowances

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Cain & Associates in Vancouver, BC, is hiring an experienced Journeyman Machinist / Millwright to join our maintenance team at a well-established industrial facility. You will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and optimize a range of production and processing equipment on rotating day, afternoon, and night shifts.

The successful candidate will bring Red Seal certification, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Machinist.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery in manufacturing or processing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with safety practices and preventive maintenance.
• Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset.
• Food manufacturing experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, inspect, maintain, and repair industrial machinery.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and repair or replace components.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test machinery for safe operation.
• Maintain pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Weld, cut, and fabricate as needed for repairs.
• Keep accurate maintenance records.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and fall protection.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and improve reliability.

Skills

Red Seal certification

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Red Seal certification as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Machinist

Job description

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.
• Hourly Rate: $52
• 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.