Millwright

Richardson International; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture and food processing company located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, is seeking a skilled Millwright responsible for repairs and maintenance of equipment. The role demands a Journeyman Red Seal certification and involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package and encourages diversity in the workplace. Interested candidates should apply by February 18, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary.
• Capability to lift and stack 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Design and fabricate parts for equipment when necessary.
• Use steam trap analysis including repairs to steam-related equipment.
• Maintain and update all schematics pertaining to the Mill.
• Enforce plant safety and food safety standards.
• Investigate reports of mechanical and operational problems.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance practices

Strong computer skills

Mathematics skills

Electrical skills

Welding skills

Plumbing skills

Pipe fitting skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Education

Journeyman Red Seal Millwright certificate

Job description

Overview

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 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Millwright at our Yorkton - Oilseed location. Material Handling Operators are responsible for providing effective customer service of the daily processes within the operations areas of the logistics department. They must ensure that all operational procedures are executed safely within minimal non-conformance and business interruptions.

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 and 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 should click the Apply icon to apply online by February 18, 2026.

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