Journeyman Millwrights (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (http://www.bctree.com)

  BC, British Columbia, Canada

Looking for an exciting new opportunity to jump start your career? BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is seeking 2 motivated hard-working Journeyman Millwrights to join our team working in either our Winfield/Kelowna or Oliver/Osoyoos locations.

BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) is owned by over 500+ fruit growers throughout the entire Okanagan Valley, has approximately 450 employees, and operates multiple packing and storage facilities. 

The Journeyman Millwright will be primarily responsible for ensuring equipment reliability/availability, and will ensure that all equipment is maintained at such a level to meet operating demands, production levels, and safety standards.

Key accountabilities:
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain packaging equipment with or without supervision
• Responsible for welding repairs and/or fabrication of equipment
• Proper maintenance and service of all aspects of fruit packing lines in accordance with BCTF and Worksafe BC policy and procedures.
• Ability to follow and apply all welding applications as needed
• Keep neat and accurate records of all aspects of maintenance
• Communicate with management and fellow employees regarding issues, projects and timelines

Key attributes:
• Must hold a valid Journeyman Millwright ticket
• Possess the technical knowledge to undertake any assignment without direct supervision
• Must be familiar with and able to work around hydraulic, electrical, compressed air and mechanical systems
• Keeps safety as a top priority and works diligently to ensure all safety policies and procedures are adhered to

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: High School

Positions Available: 2