Tradesperson Licenced Apprentice 541

Purolator Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is hiring a Millwright Apprentice for our Richmond, BC facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and support equipment reliability on material handling systems.

Requirements include at least 1st year of Millwright apprenticeship, basic electrical knowledge, pneumatics, hydraulics, and strong communication in English. This is a full-time on-site role in a warehouse environment with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 1st year Millwright Apprentice.
• Progressive score card.
• English language proficiency required for frequent communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventative/predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) to keep gear and conveyors in good repair.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical failures to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and monitor MHE and related facilities.
• Prepare and maintain safety and operations reports.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Equipment Installation

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical basics

Education

Millwright Apprenticeship (1st year+)

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Millwright Apprentice

Shift

Monday - Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, 30 mins unpaid break

Hours

40 hrs per week

Location

3700 Jericho Road, Richmond BC.

The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards
• Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery
• Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities
• Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)
• Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Must be at least 1st year Millwright Apprentice and above.
• Progressive score card.

Experience

• Knowledge of basic electrical work
• Background must include demonstrable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers as well as basic knowledge of shoe sorter.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently.
• Welding, fitting, and or machine shop experience an asset.
• Organized, 5S/LEAN exposure will be considered as an asset.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Driver’s License Required – no more than 4 demerit points

Skills

• Preventative Maintenance
• Parts Knowledge
• Equipment Installation

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 541 - Richmond

Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors

Posting Number

69513

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation.

We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.