Maintenance Technician – Millwright

Sunrise Soya Foods; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Soya Foods is seeking a dedicated Millwright to support the operations of Canada's leading tofu manufacturer. This permanent full-time role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of vital machinery, ensuring optimal production efficiency while adhering to stringent food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Red Seal certification along with experience in food processing environments, emphasizing teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan

Growth and advancement opportunities

Company Events

Life Insurance

Vision Care/Dental Care/Extended Health Care after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with tofu or soy-based food processing equipment is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of food-grade equipment and sanitary design principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair food-grade processing equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified Millwright or approved apprenticeship program (Red Seal)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First behind everything that we do. From our people and products to our workplace, we show care for people, have a team focus, and promote a respectful workplace, drive for excellence and a continuous improvement mindset.

Millwright supports facility operations and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of food-grade processing equipment, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our plant. This role is essential in maintaining product quality, safety, and uptime in a fast-paced, sanitary food production environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and machinery used in tofu production, including pumps, conveyors, mixers, and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections on equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure machinery is aligned, calibrated, and operating efficiently and safely.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain and service hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Fabricate parts as needed using hand and power tools, including welding when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs using CMMS or logbooks.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards, including clean-in-place (CIP) procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Millwright or completion of an approved apprenticeship program (Red Seal).
• Welding and fabrication experience (TIG welding for stainless steel is preferred).
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred.
• Proven experience working with industrial machinery and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with tofu or soy-based food processing equipment is preferred
• Forklift certification and/or experience operating lifts and hoists is preferred
• Strong understanding of food-grade equipment and sanitary design principles.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and rigging.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift heavy objects and work in confined spaces
• Good verbal and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a team-orientated mindset
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position.
• Work is performed in an office environment and production facility
• Exposure to noise, humidity, wet, steam, food ingredients environment when in the production area
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, on-call and holidays as required to meet business needs
• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Annual incentive plan
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Company Events
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care/ Dental Care/Extended Health Care on completion of Probation

We thank all applicants for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.