Red Seal Millwright

Raise; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Stable year-round employment

Diverse range of equipment

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Raise is hiring a Maintenance Millwright for a key client in the logistics sector in Richmond, BC. This full-time, permanent on-site role supports bulk agricultural and intermodal transload terminal operations, with 4 on/4 off day shifts and night shift with pay incentives.

The successful candidate will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain terminal equipment, perform preventive maintenance, read drawings, and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Red Seal; 433A Certification highly preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Experience with conveyors, bucket elevators, and bulk material handling equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain terminal equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete emergency repairs.
• Install, align, and commission new equipment as required.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Red Seal

433A Certification

Driver's License

Mechanical troubleshooting

Conveyors

Bucket elevators

Bulk handling equipment

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Red Seal Millwright

• Full-time, permanent position – Must have valid Red Seal
• Richmond, BC
• Locally Unionized position
• On-site- Shift is 4 on 4 off Day Shift, night shift with pay incentive also available
• Health/Dental/Vision care, Life Insurance, RRSP Matching Available

We at Raise are hiring for one of our key clients in the logistics industry. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, our client’s team is expanding to meet rising demand.A leading organization and a trusted, essential link in the global logistics supply chain. We deliver a wide range of operational logistics services, including the efficient loading, secure transportation, and reliable storage of our valued clients’ products.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Millwright to support operation of our bulk agricultural and intermodal transload terminal. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a wide variety of material handling equipment, mobile equipment, and terminal infrastructure that support rail, truck, and containerized operations.

The facility specializes in:

• Bulk agricultural transloading from railcars and highway trailers
• Under-rail receiving through three receiving pits
• Trailer tipper and container tipper operations
• Bulk product handling and storage
• Agricultural bagging operations
• Pulp bale transfer between railcars, trailers, and shipping containers
• Container handling using Empty Handlers, Reach Stackers, and Forklifts
• Truck fleet support for container deliveries to port terminals
• Mobile conveyor systems for bag-to-bag transfers

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain terminal equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete emergency repairs.
• Install, align, and commission new equipment as required.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Bulk Material Handling Equipment

Maintain and repair:

• Bucket elevators
• Belt and drag conveyors
• Diverter valves
• Transfer chutes
• Product bins and hoppers
• Rail receiving systems
• Trailer tippers
• Container tippers
• Air compressors
• Pneumatic systems
• Dust collection equipment

Typical duties include:

• Bearing replacement
• Conveyor tracking and adjustments
• Chain and sprocket replacement
• Gearbox repairs and replacement
• Shaft alignment
• Pulley replacement
• Hydraulic repairs
• Welding and fabrication support

Pulp and Bagging Operations

• Support maintenance of pulp bale transfer equipment.
• Maintain bagging machines, scales, sewing systems, and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot production interruptions and mechanical failures.
• Support continuous operation of loading and packaging equipment.

Mobile Equipment Support

Assist with maintenance and inspections of:

• Reach Stackers
• Empty Container Handlers
• Forklifts
• Terminal support equipment

Truck Fleet Support

Assist with maintenance activities on trucks used for container transportation, including:

• PM services
• Mechanical inspections
• Brake and suspension repairs
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance

Documentation Responsibilities

The successful candidate will maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation, including:

• Work order completion and updates
• Preventive maintenance records
• Equipment inspection reports
• Breakdown and repair reports
• Equipment history documentation
• Parts usage tracking
• Downtime reporting

Experience with Maintenance software (CMMS) systems is considered an asset.

Parts Inventory Responsibilities

The Maintenance Millwright will assist with maintaining an accurate and organized spare parts inventory by:

• Recording parts consumption
• Identifying stock replenishment requirements
• Assisting with cycle counts and inventory audits
• Maintaining parts storage areas
• Identifying critical spare parts requirements
• Supporting inventory accuracy initiatives

Examples of inventory managed include:

• Bearings
• Motors
• Gearboxes
• Conveyor components
• Hydraulic hoses and fittings
• Pneumatic valves
• Chains and sprockets
• Air compressor components
• Sensors and switches

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Wear required PPE at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must hold valid Red Seal, 433A Certification highly preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Experience with conveyors, bucket elevators, and bulk material handling equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Preferred

• Experience in grain handling, agriculture, marine terminal, transload, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience working around mobile equipment and heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

What We Can Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial equipment
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and reliability

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We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.