Millwright

Richardson International; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Millwright for its facility in Barrhead, Alberta. The role involves providing maintenance support to maximize production efficiency and product quality. Candidates should hold a Journeyman Red Seal Millwright certificate and possess strong knowledge of maintenance practices along with excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to lift and stack 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Design and fabricate parts for equipment changes.
• Communicate mechanical and operational issues to management.

Skills

Maintenance practices knowledge

Computer skills

Electrical skills

Welding skills

Plumbing skills

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Red Seal Millwright certificate

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has more than 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest oat miller in North America and one of the leading oat millers in the world. Richardson has processing mills in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and is proud to have the most extensive oat supply thanks to strong relationships with oat growers. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Millwright at our Barrhead, AB. As a Millwright, you are responsible for providing maintenance support to maximize production and supply quality product to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance

• Design, fabrication of parts to change equipment when necessary

• Use steam trap analysis including repairs to steam related equipment

• Maintain and update all schematics after work has been completed that pertain to the Mill

• Practice and enforce plant safety and food safety standards

• Investigate all reports of mechanical and operational problems in the Mill

• Communicate with management any failures found in the Mill

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of maintenance practices, preventative and predictive maintenance

• Strong computer, math, electrical, welding, plumbing ad pipe fitting skills

• Perform work orders, unscheduled maintenance, and task forms with appropriate documentation, boiler water treatment, and RO monitoring

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

• Must be capable of lifting and stacking 50 lbs

• Journeyman Red Seal Millwright certificate is required

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates shouldclick the Apply icon to apply online by August 11, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.